Wreck Cove, anchorage in Greece
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Wreck Cove

✨ Hidden gem

You'll find Wreck Cove on Hydra's rugged coastline, where the dramatic rocky shoreline creates a sheltered spot with good holding in sand and mud. The anchorage gets its intriguing name from maritime history, and while the seabed offers reliable anchoring, you'll want to check conditions as the cove can be exposed to certain wind directions. The wild, unspoiled setting makes it a quieter alternative to Hydra's busy main harbor, with crystal-clear waters ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

Based on AIS data

quiet → busy

Popular Times

How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.

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  • Busiest on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • Fullest around 14:00, emptiest around 10:00
  • Half the boats arrive by 13:00
  • 56% of visits are overnight
  • Typical day stop: ~4h · max recorded 6 boats
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Plan a Passage

Popular

22 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.

How busy is it?

typically 14th busiest of 18 nearby spots across the year

OctModerate
NovVery quiet
DecVery quiet
JanVery quiet
FebVery quiet
MarVery quiet
AprQuiet
MayModerate
JunBusy
JulPacked
AugPacked
SepBusy
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Busy
Packed
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