- Shelter
- S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand-bottomed bay at the mouth of the Favone stream, on the east coast of Corsica, 5 NM south of Solenzara.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the east, the bay is easy to identify between two rocky headlands. Sand bottom at 3 to 8 m. Sheltered from S, SW, W and NW. Open to E and NE, swell rolls in with the Libeccio rebound or onshore breeze.
Practical
Mooring forain on sand, good holding. No marina facilities. Solenzara harbour 5 NM N has diesel, water and a full service marina. Small beach shops and restaurants in summer.
Ashore
Favone beach runs along the anchorage, with two or three beach restaurants open from June to September. The hamlet of Favone 300 m inland has a grocery and bakery in season. The Bavella needles hiking area is 30 km inland by road for a day trip.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.77482, 9.40058 (41°46.49'N 9°24.03'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.2/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse de Favone lies at 41°46.49'N 9°24.03'E, that is 41.77482, 9.40058 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse de Favone sheltered from?
Anse de Favone is sheltered from south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de Favone?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de Favone.
How do boaters rate Anse de Favone?
Anse de Favone is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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