- Shelter
- S, SW, W
- Seabed
- rock, sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Open day anchorage at the foot of the Franqui cliffs, a rocky break on the otherwise low, sandy Aude coast between Port Leucate and Port-la-Nouvelle in Occitanie.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Straightforward approach from seaward, no off-lying dangers. Anchor on the sand in about 4 to 7 metres, but rock patches lie among it and can trap the anchor, so rig a tripping line; holding is reasonable on sand and poor on the flat rock. Sheltered from S, SW and W, exposed to the marin from E and to swell from NE, which gets up quickly and can make the spot untenable, so treat it as a fair-weather day anchorage. The tramontane blows offshore, flattening the sea but pushing boats out.
Practical
Day anchorage in settled weather. Port Leucate lies 3.3 nm to the south and Port-la-Nouvelle 6 nm to the north for overnight shelter. No services ashore at the cape itself.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.92359, 3.05727 (42°55.42'N 3°3.44'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- rock, sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Cap des Frères lies at 42°55.42'N 3°3.44'E, that is 42.92359, 3.05727 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Cap des Frères sheltered from?
Cap des Frères is sheltered from south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Cap des Frères?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cap des Frères.
How do boaters rate Cap des Frères?
Cap des Frères is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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