- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E
- Seabed
- rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Rocky cove at the foot of the Bec de l'Aigle cliffs west of La Ciotat, Provence.
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Bottom of rock and kelp, holding unreliable. Room is very tight, so drop in the centre of the calanque in 10 to 16 metres and back down, keeping clear of the rock that closes in on both sides. Sheltered from NW through E, exposed to S and SW swell, and the Mistral funnels along the cliffs. Even a light E or SE wind sends in a swell that swings a boat all night, so it works best as a daytime stop.
Practical
Day anchorage for swimming under the ochre cliffs. La Ciotat Port Vieux lies 0.7 NM NE, Nouveau Port de La Ciotat 0.9 NM NE for overnight berthing and all services.
Ashore
The cove is a known dive site, with an underwater cave at the foot of the Bec de l'Aigle and climbing on the conglomerate rock of the cliffs. There is no landing, as the calanque is closed off by cliff on the landward side.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.16456, 5.59819 (43°9.87'N 5°35.89'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds
- Seabed
- rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 4.4/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Le troue du diable lies at 43°9.87'N 5°35.89'E, that is 43.16456, 5.59819 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Le troue du diable sheltered from?
Le troue du diable is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds.
Can you anchor at Le troue du diable?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Le troue du diable.
How do boaters rate Le troue du diable?
Le troue du diable is rated 4.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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