- Shelter
- S, SW, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Shallow sandy cove on the north-east shore of the Étang de Berre, a short hop south of Istres.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Anchorage on sand with protection from S, SW and W, open to the northerly mistral funnelling down the étang. Depths drop gradually; keep at least 2 m under the keel near the shoreline. No lights on the cove itself.
Practical
No services. Istres Les Heures Claires marina lies 1.4 NM N for fuel, water and repairs; Fos-sur-Mer 3.9 NM SW is the nearest fully commercial refuge.
Ashore
Shore path along the étang leads to the old town of Istres and its Saint-Sulpice church in about 30 minutes on foot. The Étang de Berre is a brackish inland sea, subject to strict water-sports zoning.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.47508, 5.00327 (43°28.50'N 5°0.20'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse de Ranquet lies at 43°28.50'N 5°0.20'E, that is 43.47508, 5.00327 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse de Ranquet sheltered from?
Anse de Ranquet is sheltered from south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de Ranquet?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse de Ranquet.
How do boaters rate Anse de Ranquet?
Anse de Ranquet is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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