Portokali Bay in Schinoussa, Greece
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Portokali Bay

✨ Hidden gem

You'll find Portokali Bay tucked along Naxos' coastline, where the name hints at the warm, orange-hued landscape that characterizes this part of the Cyclades. The bay offers a serene escape from the busier tourist spots, with clear waters perfect for swimming and snorkeling among the rocky outcrops. As part of the Municipality of Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades, this spot gives you easy access to explore the nearby smaller islands like Koufonisia and Donousa. The setting provides an authentic Greek island experience with traditional Cycladic scenery and fewer crowds than the main ports.

Based on AIS data

quiet → busy

Popular Times

Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.

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  • Busiest around 09:00 — mostly boats leaving
  • Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
  • 75% of visits are overnight
  • Typical stay: ~16h
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Plan a Passage

Popular

22 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.

How busy is it?

typically 7th busiest of 17 nearby spots across the year

SepModerate
OctQuiet
NovVery quiet
DecVery quiet
JanVery quiet
FebVery quiet
MarVery quiet
AprVery quiet
MayQuiet
JunModerate
JulBusy
AugPacked
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Busy
Packed
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