Perdika Bay Anchorage Guide

The Anchorage

Quiet, sheltered bay with good holding sand and mud in 4–7m. Protection is good from most directions. Little-visited by charter fleets — a gem for independent cruisers seeking solitude on the Epirus coast. No facilities ashore but beautiful surroundings with pine and olive groves.

Setting Your Anchor

The bottom at Perdika Bay 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 4–7m, deploy at minimum 7:1 scope (49m chain at 7m 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 Perdika Bay are feasible but require monitoring. The anchorage is exposed to NW and W winds.

Set your GPS anchor alarm to 75m radius before going below for the night.75m radius for 4–7m sand and mud. Protection from most directions makes this a comfortable overnight stop. The afternoon Maestro NW wind can penetrate the bay entrance — anchor toward the more sheltered eastern sector for best protection.

Comfortable May–October. No facilities limit multi-night stays. Best in June and September when crowds are absent. Unvisited by day-trippers.

Navigation Hazards

• No facilities — carry sufficient water and provisions before calling here
• Afternoon Maestro NW can be gusty at the bay entrance — anchor in eastern sector
• Unlit at night — approach in daylight only

Rules & Regulations

• Permit: Not required beyond standard Greek DEKPA transit log
• Anchoring fee: Free
• Restrictions: None.

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: Parga (19nm S) (19nm)
• Restaurant: None — nearest provisions at Parga (19nm S) (19nm)
• Provisions: None on site — Parga (19nm S) (19nm)

Skipper's Tips

1. Best approached from the north (Sivota/Plataria) during the morning calm before the Maestro builds.
2. Bring a stern line to the shore if strong NW is forecast — the eastern shore has suitable rocks.
3. Ideal for one night of solitude between Sivota and Parga — a perfect mid-passage anchorage.