Mouillage

Pointe de Figuerolles

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

Sand anchorage on the Côte Bleue west of Marseille, between Niolon and Le Rove, on the Provence coast.

Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the south in settled weather. Sand takes the anchor well and the bottom shelves steeply, so anchor close in. There is room for only two or three boats and it fills quickly. The point gives good cover from the mistral in the SW, W and NW, but stays open to the E and SE, where swell can set in and make it roll.

Practical

No services at the anchorage. Niolon harbour is 0.4 NM to the SW with a small quay, water and a diving base. Port des Corbières lies 1.6 NM to the NE with a larger marina, fuel and public transport to Marseille.

Ashore

The Côte Bleue sentier du littoral runs along the cliffs above the point, linking Niolon to Méjean in about 5 km. The marine park of the Côte Bleue covers the zone between Cap Couronne and the Estaque, with two no-take reserves near Carry-le-Rouet and Cap-Couronne.