- Shelter
- W, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Mooring buoy in the Baie de la Palud on the north shore of Port-Cros, inside the Parc national de Port-Cros, Var. Weedy bottom, protection from W, SW, S and SE winds.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Anchoring is forbidden inside the Parc national de Port-Cros. There is a single buoy, and it is meant for a daytime dive or swim stop with someone left aboard, not for the night; anchoring is banned from 2000 to 0800 and overnight stays are not allowed. Exposed to N and NE winds including the mistral. Village and harbour of Port-Cros 0.4 NM to the SW for shelter.
Practical
No services on the buoy. Fresh water, fuel and shops at the village of Port-Cros 0.4 NM SW. Bring rubbish back aboard, as required inside the national park.
Ashore
The Sentier Sous-Marin de la Palud runs from the beach, a marked underwater trail of six buoys set up by the national park, accessible with mask and snorkel, with information plaques on posidonia meadows and Mediterranean fish. Dinghies land at a wooden pontoon, and the bay is about a 30 minute walk from Port-Cros village. Footpaths climb to Fort de l'Estissac above the bay.
History
Port-Cros became a national park in 1963, the first marine national park in Europe, covering the island and surrounding waters.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.01302, 6.38939 (43°0.78'N 6°23.36'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- algae
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Maximum length
- 32 ft
- Fees
- Paid
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.9/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Baie de la Palud lies at 43°0.78'N 6°23.36'E, that is 43.01302, 6.38939 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Baie de la Palud sheltered from?
Baie de la Palud is sheltered from west, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Baie de la Palud?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Baie de la Palud.
What boat length does Baie de la Palud accept?
Baie de la Palud accepts boats up to 32 ft.
How do boaters rate Baie de la Palud?
Baie de la Palud is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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