- Shelter
- S, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- rock, sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the western shore of the Golfe de Saint-Florent in Haute-Corse, between the town and the Agriates desert.
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the east by rounding the Punta di Fornali. Sheltered from S, SW, W and NW winds, open to the north and northeast where the libeccio sets up a swell across the gulf. Mixed bottom of rock and sand, so check the set of the anchor and avoid the rocky patches.
Practical
Forain anchorage with no services. Saint-Florent marina lies 1.1 NM to the southeast for fuel, water and chandlery. Port Mare e Stagnu is 1.4 NM to the southeast and handles larger boats.
Ashore
The Genoese tower of Fornali, built in the 16th century to watch over the gulf, stands on the headland above the anchorage and is reachable on foot. The town of Saint-Florent with its citadel and market is 2 km around the shore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.69009, 9.27719 (42°41.41'N 9°16.63'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- rock, sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Fees
- Free
- Services
- Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 3.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse de Fornali lies at 42°41.41'N 9°16.63'E, that is 42.69009, 9.27719 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse de Fornali sheltered from?
Anse de Fornali is sheltered from south, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de Fornali?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de Fornali.
How do boaters rate Anse de Fornali?
Anse de Fornali is rated 3.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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