Anchorages in Polis & Chrysochou Bay
Cyprus's quietest sailing waters — the Akamas Peninsula, Blue Lagoon, Latchi fishing harbour, and Polis Bay offer the most unspoilt coastline on the island. Home to sea turtle nesting beaches, the legendary Fontana Amorosa, and some of the Mediterranean's finest wild anchorages.
Akamas National Park — Turtle Nesting Beach Restrictions (June–September)
The Akamas Peninsula is a designated national park and EU Natura 2000 site. Lara Bay and Toxeftra Beach are critical sea turtle nesting sites (Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas) — anchoring within 200m of these beaches is prohibited June–September. No landing on these beaches without permission from the Lara Conservation Station during the nesting season. Do not shine deck lights toward the beach at night — light disorients hatchlings. Posidonia meadows are EU-protected throughout Chrysochou Bay — snorkel to verify sand patches before anchoring.
Verified Anchorages — Polis & Chrysochou Bay
10 anchorages
Latchi Harbour
Latsi fishing harbour · Latchi port · Lakki
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Polis Bay Anchorage
Chrysochou Bay anchorage · Polis anchorage · Polis Beach
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Blue Lagoon (Chamili Bay)
Akamas Blue Lagoon · Chamili Bay · Moutti tis Sotiras Bay
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Lara Bay
Lara Beach anchorage · Akamas Lara · Lara turtle beach
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Cape Arnaouti Anchorage
Akamas northwest tip · Arnaouti Point · Cape Arnaoutis
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Chrysochou Bay East
Pomos Bay area · East Chrysochou Bay · Polis east coast
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Pomos Point Anchorage
Pomos Bay · Kato Pyrgos area · Pomos headland anchorage
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Toxeftra Beach Anchorage
Akamas Toxeftra · Toxeftra turtle beach · Toxevtra
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Kouklia Bay
Kouklia Beach anchorage · South Chrysochou Bay · Kouklia coastal anchorage
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Agios Georgios Bay
Agios Georgios Pegeias · Cape Drepano anchorage · Agios Georgios harbour
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Polis & Chrysochou Bay — Key Facts
- !Turtle beaches (Jun–Sep): No anchoring within 200m of Lara Bay or Toxeftra Beach. No deck lights toward beach at night. Land only with conservation station permission.
- !Port of entry: Paphos Harbour (22–28nm south) is the nearest port of entry. Non-EU boats must clear customs there before visiting Latchi, Polis, or Akamas anchorages.
- !Akamas access: The Akamas Peninsula interior has no paved roads. The marine coast (Blue Lagoon, Lara Bay, Fontana Amorosa) is accessible only by boat or long walking trails.
- !Posidonia: Extensive meadows throughout Chrysochou Bay. Snorkel to verify a clear sand patch before dropping anchor anywhere in this region.
Set Your Anchor Alarm Before You Sleep
On the Akamas coast you are far from assistance — a dragging anchor in the night matters more here than anywhere. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your GPS position continuously so you can rest.
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