- Shelter
- E, SE, S, SW, W
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the south side of the Îles Sanguinaires chain, west of Ajaccio, off the south coast of the island of Mezu Mare.
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter on a NE heading keeping clear of the rocks off the southern tip of Mezu Mare. Bottom is sand with patches of Posidonia, so back down to confirm the anchor is set in sand rather than on weed. Protected from E through W round the south, open to N and NW.
Practical
Drop in 5 to 10 metres. No services. Closest refuge is Porto Pollo 5.6 NM to the SE in the Gulf of Valinco; Port Tino Rossi in Ajaccio lies 10.5 NM to the N round the headland.
Ashore
The Îles Sanguinaires are a Natura 2000 site and a protected area under the Conservatoire du Littoral. Landing on Mezu Mare is allowed on foot with access to the 1870s Sémaphore and the Genoese tower. Alphonse Daudet stayed at the tower in 1863 and described it in Lettres de mon moulin.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.74986, 8.68266 (41°44.99'N 8°40.96'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from east, south-east, south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 4.1/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse de Cacalu lies at 41°44.99'N 8°40.96'E, that is 41.74986, 8.68266 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse de Cacalu sheltered from?
Anse de Cacalu is sheltered from east, south-east, south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de Cacalu?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de Cacalu.
How do boaters rate Anse de Cacalu?
Anse de Cacalu is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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