Despite the number of tourists at the beach during the day, this is the favorite anchorage in Skiathos for some cruisers. There is a small harbor where, if there is any room you can tie side-to or take a line to the quay. Both places are usually occupied by flotillas.

It is best to anchor off the beach at about 6 m. Avoid the take-off lanes of the multiple water ski operators. You may be asked to move away from the western and central area off the beach and anchor only in the eastern end, outside the buoyed-off swimming area. The bottom is mostly sand and provides good holding, though there are some patches of rock to avoid.

The bay is sheltered from the meltemi (the Etesians) but exposed the southerlies (avoid in the fall). There is a lagoon behind the beach and, if you are lucky enough to be here on a quiet evening in the late spring, you may be treated to the wonderful spectacle of rare Eleanora`s falcons taking dragonflies on the wing over the lagoon.

About a 15 minute walk from the footbridge (turn left at the asphalt road) there are several groceries and restaurants.