Ormos Agni Anchorage Guide

Anchoring Zones

Ormos Agni has 2 distinct anchoring zones, each with different depth, holding, and exposure characteristics. Choose the zone that matches your boat size and the expected overnight conditions.

Setting Your Anchor

The bottom at Ormos Agni is primarily sand and weed with reliable holding when properly set. Use the following approach:

1. Approach slowly and check your depth sounder on the way in. At 5–12m, deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (84m chain at 12m depth).
2. Drop into the wind or current and pay out chain steadily as the boat drifts back — do not allow chain to pile on the anchor.
3. Set firmly in reverse. Apply moderate throttle astern for 30–60 seconds. The chain should tighten without the boat moving backwards.
4. Take a GPS bearing. Note your position once set and compare to the scope calculator to confirm you have adequate chain for the depth.

Recommended anchor types for this bottom: CQR, Delta, Rocna. See our guide to anchor types by bottom for detailed comparisons.

Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm

Overnight stays at Ormos Agni are feasible but require monitoring. The anchorage is exposed to E and SE and S winds.

Set your GPS anchor alarm to 55m radius before going below for the night.55m in 8–10m in the main bay with a stern line ashore. The bay is open E/SE — like all the NE Corfu anchorages, it becomes untenable in strong E or SE winds (relatively rare in summer but possible Oct–March). In these conditions relocate to Kalami (1.5 nm N) or, if that is also exposed, make for Corfu Town. Ferry swell is a constant irritant — a long stern line prevents yawing.

Best June–September. The tavernas are the attraction — confirm they are open before making the trip (they typically operate May–October). Outside the season, the bay is completely deserted and the facilities are closed.

Navigation Hazards

• Open E and SE — bay becomes untenable in strong E or SE winds; these are uncommon June–August but possible Sep–Oct
• Ferry swell from Igoumenitsa–Corfu–Brindisi route — passes several times daily and creates significant wash; keep stern line taut
• Jetty depths at pier ends are ~2.5m, not the 4m sometimes advertised — check depth before taking a line
• Steep-to W side of N cove — nothing to take a line to; use E side only for N cove lines
• Corfu Channel commercial traffic — ships pass within the channel at speed; anchor alarm essential

Rules & Regulations

• Permit: Not required beyond standard Greek DEKPA transit log
• Anchoring fee: Free (consider dining at a taverna as courtesy for using their jetty)
• Restrictions: Jetty space is limited and priorities given to diners. Water taxi operates on demand.

For a full overview of Greek anchoring rules, see our overnight anchoring rules by region guide.

Facilities

• Fresh water: Not available on site
• Fuel: Not available — nearest: Kassiopi (4 nm N) — nearest supermarket and fuel (4nm)
• Restaurant: Three excellent tavernas: Agni (Korina's Kitchen), Nikolas, and Toula's — reservations essential in peak season
• Provisions: None on site — Kassiopi (4 nm N) — nearest supermarket and fuel (4nm)

Skipper's Tips

1. Book a table at Agni Taverna (Korina's Kitchen) or Nikolas before you arrive — these are among the most sought-after tables in the Ionian and fill quickly even on weekdays in August.
2. Approach slowly and identify your line-ashore option before anchoring — in the main bay it is easiest to anchor off, back toward a jetty, and pass a line to the taverna staff who will take it for you.
3. The NE Corfu coast anchorages (Agni, Kalami, Kouloura) are best explored as a morning hop — sail from Corfu Town in the morning calm, anchor by noon, and enjoy the afternoon before the Maistro builds.