Anchorage

Anse du Caro

Shelter
NE, E, S, SE
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Small cove on the south shore of the rade de Brest, between Le Moulin Blanc and the Pointe de l'Armorique, with a water tap ashore.

  • Water
  • Mooring buoys
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the rade on a bearing between N and E. Sand bottom, good holding in settled weather. Brest-Marina du Chateau lies 2.9 NM to the NW and the Moulin Blanc anchorage 3 NM to the N if the wind veers W or NW.

Practical

Forain mooring, no pontoon. Water tap ashore. No fuel, no showers. Boulangerie and small shops in Le Relecq-Kerhuon, roughly 1 km inland.

Ashore

GR34 coastal path runs along the shoreline towards the Pont Albert-Louppe and the Pont de l'Iroise, the twin bridges over the Elorn estuary 1.5 NM east. Le Relecq-Kerhuon centre and Sunday morning market within walking distance.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
48.34221, -4.44273 (48°20.53'N 4°26.56'W)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Water, Mooring buoys, Beach
Boaters' rating
4.8/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Anse du Caro lies at 48°20.53'N 4°26.56'W, that is 48.34221, -4.44273 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Anse du Caro sheltered from?

Anse du Caro is sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Anse du Caro?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse du Caro.

How do boaters rate Anse du Caro?

Anse du Caro is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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