Anchorage

Cala di u Grecu

Shelter: NW, W, SW, S, SE
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Forbidden

Small cove on the south-east coast of Corsica, between Bonifacio and Sant'Amanza, with a sand bottom.

Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the east through the Bouches de Bonifacio. Sand patches lie between rocky heads, so pick the anchor spot by eye in good light; holding on sand is reported as fair. Anchoring is regulated here and roughly prohibited from June to the end of September, and a cable runs across the bay in front of the buoys. Where allowed, anchor only in the northern part, between the shore and the line of yellow buoys, or in more than 40 m; the reserve is patrolled and guards move boats on. Check the current Préfecture Maritime notice before dropping the hook.

Practical

No services ashore. Closest refuges are Sant'Amanza 4.3 NM north and Bonifacio 5.2 NM north-west for fuel, water and provisions.

Story

The Bouches de Bonifacio are one of the busiest summer straits in the Mediterranean and the subject of a joint Franco-Italian marine park project between Corsica and the Maddalena archipelago.

Key facts

Type: Anchorage
Coordinates: 41.33957, 9.25870 (41°20.37'N 9°15.52'E)
Country: France
Shelter: Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Forbidden
Services: Beach
Boaters' rating: 3.2/5
Updated: October 15, 2026