Katapola

Description

Katapola is the main harbor of Amorgos. It provides good shelter from the meltemi. Anchor moor to the west quay in 3-5 m or to the south quay (leaving the ferry berth clear). The bottom is mostly sand with some rocks and weed and gives good holding. Often there is raw sewage discharge which causes an unpleasant odor, other than this Katapola is a pleasant but somewhat noisy harbor.If arriving at the weekend and mooring on the west quay, be aware that a ferry arriving on Saturday and staying over until Monday morning lays an anchor on a line 40 m off this quay. It is wise to use only the necessary scope on your anchor unless you plan to leave after the ferry. New. a local ferry (Shinousa-Naxos) is arriving daily at 10p.m., leaving 7a.m. anchoring at the eastern small ferry quai. Coast guard recommends to anchor east of the small ferry station.