- Shelter
- SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Buoy field of around ten moorings in the anse de Sainte-Barbe, on the north shore of the Gulf of Ajaccio in Corsica.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Beach
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the gulf, 4.4 nm south of Port Tino Rossi in Ajaccio city. Sand and algae bottom, prefer the sandy patches for holding since posidonia anchoring is restricted in the gulf. Shelter from south-west through south to south-east, exposed to west and libeccio. VHF channel 9.
Practical
Ten buoys managed in season. No services on site. Port Tino Rossi in Ajaccio is 4.4 nm north for fuel, water, berths and all shops. Dinghy dock further 0.5 nm beyond.
Ashore
The headland takes its name from the Sainte-Barbe chapel above the cove. The coastal road D 111 runs behind the bay towards Ajaccio, with beaches of Trottel and Scudo within walking distance.
History
The Gulf of Ajaccio was the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769. Ajaccio's old town, 4 nm to the north, keeps his birth house, now the Musée national de la Maison Bonaparte.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.84813, 8.76327 (41°50.89'N 8°45.80'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Maximum length
- 20 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33626692816
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Beach, Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 3.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse de Sainte Barbe lies at 41°50.89'N 8°45.80'E, that is 41.84813, 8.76327 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Anse de Sainte Barbe sheltered from?
Anse de Sainte Barbe is sheltered from south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Anse de Sainte Barbe?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Anse de Sainte Barbe.
What boat length does Anse de Sainte Barbe accept?
Anse de Sainte Barbe accepts boats up to 20 m.
Which VHF channel for Anse de Sainte Barbe?
Anse de Sainte Barbe answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Anse de Sainte Barbe?
Anse de Sainte Barbe is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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