Vourkari (Vourkari) South Aegean - Kea - Greece Town_pier in Vourkari, Aegean

Vourkari is a town pier in Vourkari, Aegean, Greece (Kea island), positioned at coordinates 37.665749°N, 24.325232°E. PROTECTED from ALL WINDS, water and electricity available, MOOR BOW-TO due to quickly ascending seabed, ANCHORS OFTEN CROSS, MELTEMI requires good anchor hold, INNKEEPERS HELP with mooring. Protection and Facilities: Harbour lies in NORTH-WEST of Kea island. PROTECTED from ALL WINDS - excellent shelter. Boats moor at quay in DESIGNATED AREA. WATER and ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE. Berthing capacity: 20 boats. Services: Electricity, Market, Restaurant, Water. Website: https://www.aegeanislands.gr/islands/kea-tzia/ Critical Berthing Instructions: MOOR BOW-TO - this is important because seabed ASCENDS QUICKLY towards quay. It can get SHALLOW QUICKLY on both sides of quay. Proper bow-to mooring is essential to avoid grounding. Anchor Challenges: Local skippers report that anchors VERY OFTEN CROSS - this is a known issue due to limited swinging room and multiple boats. MELTEMI has a thing for the quay - therefore make sure anchor HOLDS WELL. Check anchor frequently in Meltemi conditions. Alternative: In front of quay and in rest of bay, boats can ANCHOR at water depth up to 16M. Local Amenities and Hospitality: VARIETY of RESTAURANTS and SHOPPING amenities nearby. Fishermen sell FRESH FISH directly from their FISHING BOATS - unique provisioning opportunity. INNKEEPERS HELP with mooring - you are WELCOME GUESTS. Excellent local hospitality. Contact and Location: City: Vourkari, Kea island, Aegean region. This is a well-protected, hospitable port with good facilities - but requires bow-to mooring and careful anchor management.