- Maximum length
- 442 ft
- VHF channel
- 9
- Maximum draught
- 19 ft
Marina with 500 berths in Balagne, draught up to 6 metres, fuel berth on site. VHF 9. L'Île-Rousse lies 9 nm to the north-east.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Marina below the citadel in Calvi bay, VHF 9, usable day and night. Berth stern-to, picking up a lazy-line at the bow; the harbour staff come out by tender to guide arrivals and take lines, which helps when the wind, often the mistral, funnels into the basin. Draught up to 6 m, vessels to 135 m, multihulls accepted. Moorings outside the harbour are a cheaper option after a crossing, but not in strong wind, when the marina is far more comfortable.
Practical
Book through the Smart Water app, with a 50 per cent deposit online and the balance at the harbour office; the system takes some getting used to. Rates are reasonable for Corsica, around 54 euros for a 12 m boat and 94 euros for 15 m in June. Showers and toilets are code-locked and shut overnight. A large Super U sits on the road behind the marina and there is a chandler on site. Refuse points are few and hard to find.
Ashore
The old town and its Genoese citadel rise above the marina, with shops and restaurants lining the quays; the quayside bars are lively and loud into the small hours, so a berth away from them makes for a quieter night. A steep 45-minute walk climbs to the Notre-Dame de la Serra chapel for a wide view over the bay. A scenic railway runs along the coast to L'Île-Rousse, and a sand beach backed by pine woods lies along the bay.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 42.56482, 8.75831 (42°33.89'N 8°45.50'E)
- Town
- Calvi
- Country
- France
- Maximum draught
- 19 ft
- Maximum length
- 442 ft
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33 4 95 65 10 60
- Boaters' rating
- 3.6/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Calvi lies at 42°33.89'N 8°45.50'E, that is 42.56482, 8.75831 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
What boat length does Calvi accept?
Calvi accepts boats up to 442 ft.
Which VHF channel for Calvi?
Calvi answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Calvi?
Calvi is rated 3.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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