- Shelter
- S, SW, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the long sandy beach of La Franqui, on the Leucate shoreline in the Aude.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom, good holding, with the odd patch of weed so check the anchor has bitten. Shelter from the S, SW and W only. Exposed to the tramontane from NW and to an easterly swell that curls round the Cap Leucate headland and can make the nights roll. Anchor in 3 to 6 metres a reasonable distance off the beach, clear of the marked swimming zone in season. Sand runs right up to the foot of the cliff, so tucking in close under it gains a little extra shelter.
Practical
No services at anchor. Port Leucate 3.7 NM to the south and Port-la-Nouvelle 5.5 NM to the north cover fuel, water and shore berths.
Ashore
The village of La Franqui, 600 metres inland, has a small grocery, bakery and a few cafes open year-round. The beach itself is a known spot for kite surfing thanks to the steady tramontane. Writer Henry de Monfreid spent part of his childhood here and his former house is signposted.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.93108, 3.04320 (42°55.86'N 3°2.59'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.8/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Plage de la Franqui lies at 42°55.86'N 3°2.59'E, that is 42.93108, 3.04320 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage de la Franqui sheltered from?
Plage de la Franqui is sheltered from south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Plage de la Franqui?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de la Franqui.
How do boaters rate Plage de la Franqui?
Plage de la Franqui is rated 3.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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