Anchorage

Pineto

Shelter: S, SW, W
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Allowed

Sand-bottom anchorage south of Bastia, off the Marana beach strip between the airport and the city, good holding in settled weather.

Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the east over the Golfe de Bastia. The shoreline is low and straight, so use the airport runway and coast road as reference. Anchor in 4 to 5 m on sand in front of the yellow swim-zone buoys; the sand is a thin layer, so it holds well only in light to moderate winds, and a swell rolls in even in light airs. Shelter from S, SW and W off the land, exposed to N and NE which build quickly in tramontane. Keep at least 0.5 NM off the Poretta airport approach and avoid the etang de Biguglia outflow plume.

Practical

No facilities at the beach, but a Leclerc supermarket stands just opposite for a quick stock-up. Bastia Vieux Port lies 6 NM north with visitor berths, fuel, water and chandlery; Port Toga 6.7 NM north offers a more modern marina with reliable visitor space.

Ashore

Long sand beach of Pineto-Marana, backed by umbrella pines, runs several kilometres along the coast. Réserve naturelle de l'étang de Biguglia starts just inland, a Ramsar wetland with birdwatching trails.