- Shelter
- W, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Open anchorage off the Marseille corniche, between Vallon des Auffes 0.4 nm south and the Anse de la Réserve 0.5 nm east, in the 7th arrondissement.
- Beach
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand and algae bottom. Beware of posidonia seagrass meadows, protected and not suitable for anchoring; look for clear sand patches. Shelter from W through SW to S, exposed to mistral and NW swell which builds quickly along the corniche. Respect the 300 m bathing limit off Catalans beach in summer.
Practical
No facilities at the anchorage. Vallon des Auffes at 0.4 nm south is a small fishermen's creek with bouillabaisse restaurants on the quay. Anse de la Réserve at 0.5 nm east gives access to the Corniche Kennedy waterfront.
Ashore
Catalans beach, the closest city beach to central Marseille, is directly inshore with changing rooms and a summer lifeguard post. The Palais du Pharo and its gardens overlook the Vieux-Port entrance 1 km NE. Château d'If and the Frioul archipelago ferry leaves from the Vieux-Port, 1.5 km by road.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.29195, 5.35017 (43°17.52'N 5°21.01'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach, Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 3.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse des Catalans lies at 43°17.52'N 5°21.01'E, that is 43.29195, 5.35017 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Anse des Catalans sheltered from?
Anse des Catalans is sheltered from west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Anse des Catalans?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse des Catalans.
How do boaters rate Anse des Catalans?
Anse des Catalans is rated 3.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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