Anchorage

Anse Turin

3.5MartiniqueMartinique
Shelter
NE, E, SE
Seabed
algae
Anchoring
Forbidden

Cove north of Le Carbet village, on the Caribbean coast, where Paul Gauguin and Charles Laval stayed in 1887.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Navily marks the cove as a no-anchoring area. Weed bottom, sheltered from NE through SE.

Practical

Beach ashore. Anchoring is permitted at Anse Latouche, 800 m north, and off Le Carbet to the south.

Ashore

The Paul Gauguin interpretation centre in the Beauregard district tells the story of the two painters' stay through their letters and reproductions of their work.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
14.72845, -61.18100 (14°43.71'N 61°10.86'W)
Country
Martinique
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
Seabed
algae
Anchoring
Forbidden
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
3.5/5
Updated
October 14, 2026

Getting there

Anse Turin lies at 14°43.71'N 61°10.86'W, that is 14.72845, -61.18100 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Anse Turin sheltered from?

Anse Turin is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Anse Turin?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Anse Turin.

How do boaters rate Anse Turin?

Anse Turin is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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