Anchorage

Calvi

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

Buoy field in the bay of Calvi on the north-west coast of Corsica, below the Genoese citadel, sand bottom.

Water
Mooring buoys
Visitor buoys
Pontoon
Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the north in clear water. 31 mooring buoys on sand, sheltered from NW through S to SE, open to the north and north-east, where passing traffic and jet skis send in wash and can set the buoys rolling. Call VHF 8 and the marineros come out by Zodiac to help pick up the buoy. Anchoring is not allowed in the buoy zone or between it and the beach, only in the area east of the field. The commercial port of Calvi lies 0.3 NM to the NW if shelter is needed.

Practical

Buoys are cash only, roughly 20 euros in low season and 50 to 70 euros for a 14 to 19 m boat in summer, a single buoy so larger boats pay more. Rubbish is collected from the boats each morning, water comes from the buoy service, and fuel is now available at the harbour. A dinghy pontoon sits behind the north breakwater at the harbour entrance; the harbour is otherwise closed to tenders, with a Spar and chandler about 20 minutes on foot. Beach-bar music carries late in season. Port Eugène Ceccaldi lies 3.8 NM NE for full marina services.

Ashore

Citadel of Calvi built by the Republic of Genoa from 1453, overlooking the bay from its rock promontory. Town beach runs 4 km to the east from the port. GR 20 long-distance trail starts from Calenzana, 7 km inland from Calvi.

History

Calvi was held by Genoa for more than three centuries until the French takeover of Corsica in 1768. The town was bombarded in 1794 during the siege by British forces, and Horatio Nelson lost the sight of his right eye during that action.

Key facts

Type: Anchorage
Coordinates: 42.56242, 8.76306 (42°33.75'N 8°45.78'E)
Country: France
Shelter: Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Forbidden
Maximum length: 75 ft
Fees: Paid
VHF channel: 8
Phone: +33642929818
Services: Water, Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Pontoon, Beach
Boaters' rating: 3.3/5
Updated: October 15, 2026