- Shelter
- NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand, rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Cassis, 0.8 NM south-east of the harbour and 1.3 NM east of Port-Miou, inside the Calanques National Park.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the open sea between Cap Canaille and Cap Morgiou. Sheltered from west and north-west winds, exposed to easterlies. Sand, rock and posidonia on the seabed, so drop only on clear sand, found about 300 metres off the shore in around 8 metres, to spare the protected seagrass. It can roll at night once the wind drops, and the high cliffs delay sunrise by about an hour and a half, which matters for warmth and solar charging between seasons.
Practical
Open anchorage with no services. The port of Cassis 0.8 NM to the north-west and Port-Miou 1.3 NM to the west offer berths, water and provisions. National park rules on anchoring depth and zones apply.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.20283, 5.54749 (43°12.17'N 5°32.85'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.2/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Anse de l'Arène lies at 43°12.17'N 5°32.85'E, that is 43.20283, 5.54749 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse de l'Arène sheltered from?
Anse de l'Arène is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de l'Arène?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de l'Arène.
How do boaters rate Anse de l'Arène?
Anse de l'Arène is rated 3.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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