{"id":71613,"date":"2026-10-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/?p=71613"},"modified":"2026-07-16T09:36:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T07:36:37","slug":"best-anchorages-mediterranean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/en\/blog\/best-anchorages-mediterranean\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Anchorages in the Mediterranean"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The greatest joy of a sailing holiday is dropping anchor somewhere you could never reach by road &ndash; a cliff-framed cove, a turquoise lagoon, a lonely island bay all to yourself. The Mediterranean is stitched with them. Here are some of the <strong>best anchorages in the Mediterranean<\/strong>, the kind of places that make you switch off the engine, dive straight in, and never want to leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a great anchorage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The perfect anchorage combines <strong>shelter<\/strong> from wind and swell, <strong>good holding<\/strong> (sand rather than weed), clear water for swimming, and a view worth waking up to. Some are lively spots with a beach taverna ashore; others are utterly wild and remote. The best sailing trips mix the two &ndash; and on a shared trip your skipper knows exactly which bay will be calm for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1917\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC01423.webp\" alt=\"A yacht anchored alone in a calm turquoise Mediterranean cove\" class=\"wp-image-29943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC01423.webp 1917w, https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC01423-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC01423-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC01423-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC01423-1536x865.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1917px) 100vw, 1917px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ten dream anchorages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Stiniva, Vis (Croatia)<\/strong> &ndash; a near-enclosed cove framed by towering cliffs; see more in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/en\/blog\/most-beautiful-bays-croatia\/\">Croatia's best bays<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>The Kornati Islands (Croatia)<\/strong> &ndash; bare, dramatic and gloriously remote; read our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/en\/blog\/sailing-kornati-islands\/\">Kornati guide<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Kekova &amp; the sunken city (Turkey)<\/strong> &ndash; anchor above ancient ruins on the <a href=\"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/en\/blog\/sailing-the-lycian-coast\/\">Lycian coast<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Cala Corsara, La Maddalena (Sardinia)<\/strong> &ndash; pink-tinged sand and luminous water in the <a href=\"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/en\/blog\/sailing-sardinia-bays\/\">Sardinian archipelago<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Cabrera (Mallorca)<\/strong> &ndash; a protected national park of crystal water off the Balearics.<\/li><li><strong>\u00d6l\u00fcdeniz Blue Lagoon (Turkey)<\/strong> &ndash; a postcard-perfect lagoon near Fethiye.<\/li><li><strong>English Harbour, G\u00f6kova (Turkey)<\/strong> &ndash; a deep, silent, forest-ringed bay.<\/li><li><strong>Voutoumi, Antipaxos (Greece)<\/strong> &ndash; Caribbean-clear water in the Ionian.<\/li><li><strong>Santorini caldera (Greece)<\/strong> &ndash; anchor beneath the cliff-top villages of a flooded volcano.<\/li><li><strong>Tela\u0161\u010dica, Dugi Otok (Croatia)<\/strong> &ndash; a huge natural harbour beside dramatic cliffs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to wake up in bays like these?<\/strong> Find your trip with our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/en\/tripfinder\/\">trip finder<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anchoring like a pro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reaching these spots is easy; anchoring well is a skill worth having. The essentials &ndash; choosing good holding, letting out enough chain and setting the hook &ndash; are covered in our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/en\/blog\/how-to-anchor-a-boat\/\">anchoring a boat<\/a>. On a shared trip the skipper handles it all, so you can just enjoy the swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the most beautiful anchorage in the Mediterranean?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It's a hard call, but Stiniva on Vis, the Kornati Islands and Turkey's Kekova are perennial favourites for their drama and clear water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you pay to anchor?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anchoring in open bays is usually free; national parks (like Cabrera or the Kornati) charge a permit or entry fee, which your skipper arranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can beginners visit these anchorages?<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Absolutely &ndash; on a shared trip the skipper handles the sailing and anchoring, so beginners can enjoy the most beautiful bays with no experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From cliff-framed coves to sunken cities and pink-sand lagoons, the Mediterranean's anchorages are the real reward of a sailing holiday. Ready to drop the hook? Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/sailwithus.de\/en\/tripfinder\/\">trip finder<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The greatest joy of a sailing holiday is dropping anchor somewhere you could never reach by road &ndash; a cliff-framed cove, a turquoise lagoon, a lonely island bay all to yourself. The Mediterranean is stitched with them. 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