Myrina Anchorage Guide

Anchoring Zones

Myrina 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 Myrina is primarily sand and mud with reliable holding when properly set. Use the following approach:

1. Approach slowly and check your depth sounder on the way in. At 3–5m, deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (35m chain at 5m 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: Rocna, Mantus, Delta, CQR. See our guide to anchor types by bottom for detailed comparisons.

Overnight Anchoring & Anchor Alarm

Overnight stays at Myrina are feasible but require monitoring. The anchorage is exposed to W and NW winds.

Set your GPS anchor alarm to 55m radius before going below for the night.55m for the north harbour (Tourskolimano) in 3–5m on sand and mud. Good holding throughout. Exposed to W and NW — rare in summer but monitor. The kastro headland provides some shelter from westerlies on the N side. Use the south harbour in persistent westerly conditions. Tighten to 45m in calm settled conditions.

Year-round port with regular ferry service from Kavala, Thessaloniki, and Piraeus. Sailing season May–October. August is busiest; May and September are ideal. The island receives fewer charter yachts than Thasos — a more authentic Greek island experience.

Navigation Hazards

• Ferry traffic in the south harbour — large overnight ferries from Piraeus, Thessaloniki, and Kavala; do not anchor in the commercial ferry approaches
• W and NW exposure of north harbour: westerly afternoons are uncommon but can create a short chop; move berth to south harbour if conditions deteriorate
• High season (July–August): north harbour fills with charter yachts; arrive by noon for best positions
• Shallow sand bar extends NE of the north harbour entrance — approach from the W or SW of the marked channel

Rules & Regulations

• Permit: Not required beyond standard Greek DEKPA transit log
• Anchoring fee: Free anchoring in north harbour. South harbour berths: subject to port dues.
• Restrictions: DEKPA and TEPAI required. DEKPA must be obtained here if this is your first Greek port of entry in the region. VHF 12 for port authority. Commercial ferry lanes must be kept clear at all times. Follow port authority instructions on arrival.

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

Facilities

• Fresh water: Available
• Fuel: Available
• Restaurant: Wide range of restaurants and tavernas in the town centre (15-minute walk from north harbour) and along the beach promenade. Excellent fresh fish. Full supermarkets. Chandlery and marine services available.
• Provisions: Available

Skipper's Tips

1. DEKPA first stop: if arriving from Turkey or non-EU waters, Myrina port authority is efficient and helpful for DEKPA formalities
2. Muscat of Limnos wine is excellent and very affordable locally — stock up; the local cooperative winery sells direct at the harbour area
3. The kastro above the town is open to visitors and provides extraordinary views across to Samothrace and the Turkish coast — worth the 20-minute uphill walk
4. Limnos honey is regarded as among the finest in Greece — buy at the Saturday morning market near the harbour