Sarakiniko beach, Ithaka

Tucked into a cove on Ithaca's northeastern coast, Sarakiniko is consistently rated the top anchorage on the island — and once you drop the hook you'll see why. You're anchoring on a sandy bottom at around 8 metres, with the option to run stern lines closer in. The setting is quietly dramatic, with calm, clear water and the kind of seclusion that's hard to find this close to the main island routes.