- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Deep cove on the boundary of Bouillante and Vieux-Habitants, counted with Deshaies among the best-sheltered natural anchorages on the leeward coast of Basse-Terre. Sand bottom.
- Mooring buoys
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
A light on the northern point and a sector light at the head of the cove allow entry by night, when they are working. Sheltered from N through SE, open to the west. Good holding on sand.
Practical
Pontoon and a few moorings, 5 according to Navily, none kept for visitors. The inner cove is a port area. The Bouillante mooring zone authorised in 2025 adds 7 screw-anchor moorings at Anse à la Barque.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 16.08943, -61.76794 (16°5.37'N 61°46.08'W)
- Country
- Guadeloupe
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Fees
- Free
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 3.9/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Anse à la Barque lies at 16°5.37'N 61°46.08'W, that is 16.08943, -61.76794 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse à la Barque sheltered from?
Anse à la Barque is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Anse à la Barque?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse à la Barque.
How do boaters rate Anse à la Barque?
Anse à la Barque is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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