Mouillage

Anse de Portu Provençale

3.7FranceCorsica
Shelter
NE, E, SE
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Forbidden

Mooring field on buoys in the Gulf of Ajaccio, 4.9 NM NW of Port Charles Ornano, western Corsica.

  • Mooring buoys
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the south across the Gulf of Ajaccio. Sand bottom with 31 buoys, shelter from NE through SE. Exposed to the SW libeccio which builds quickly across the gulf. No VHF watch on the mooring field.

Practical

No services on site. Fuel, water and full facilities at Port Charles Ornano in Ajaccio at 4.9 NM SE. Dinghy landing at Dingy Dock also 5 NM SE.

Ashore

Sentier des Crêtes and the Tours Génoises of the Sanguinaires peninsula are accessible from the western shore of the gulf. Ajaccio old town and the Maison Bonaparte, birthplace of Napoleon in 1769, reachable from Port Charles Ornano.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
41.99075, 8.66768 (41°59.44'N 8°40.06'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Forbidden
Maximum length
12 m
Fees
Paid
Services
Mooring buoys, Beach
Boaters' rating
3.7/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Anse de Portu Provençale lies at 41°59.44'N 8°40.06'E, that is 41.99075, 8.66768 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Anse de Portu Provençale sheltered from?

Anse de Portu Provençale is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Anse de Portu Provençale?

No, anchoring is forbidden at Anse de Portu Provençale.

What boat length does Anse de Portu Provençale accept?

Anse de Portu Provençale accepts boats up to 12 m.

How do boaters rate Anse de Portu Provençale?

Anse de Portu Provençale is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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