- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Small calanque on the Côte Bleue between Niolon and Méjean, west of Marseille.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand and rock bottom in about 12 metres, hold on sand patches. The inlet is narrow with limited swinging room. Sheltered from W through NE, exposed to the S and SE. Strong mistral gusts possible through the valley. Niolon 0.6 NM NE, Calanque de Petit Méjean 1.3 NM W.
Practical
No services in the calanque. Small hamlet of Niolon next door with a restaurant and a diving centre.
Ashore
Côte Bleue marine park extends along this coast with no-take zones marked by yellow buoys. Coastal path GR51 runs above the calanques, linking Niolon to Méjean in about 45 minutes walk. Niolon train station on the Marseille to Miramas line for day trips into Marseille.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.33354, 5.24594 (43°20.01'N 5°14.76'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 2.7/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Calanque de jonquier lies at 43°20.01'N 5°14.76'E, that is 43.33354, 5.24594 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Calanque de jonquier sheltered from?
Calanque de jonquier is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds.
Can you anchor at Calanque de jonquier?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Calanque de jonquier.
How do boaters rate Calanque de jonquier?
Calanque de jonquier is rated 2.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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