- Shelter
- N, SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand, algae, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Small cove on the west side of Cap Bénat, between Bormes-les-Mimosas and the private harbour of Cap Bénat, in the Var.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south, rounding Cap Bénat. Mixed seabed of sand, rock and weed, so pick a clear patch of sand for good holding. Protected from N, NW, W and SW. Exposed to E and SE swell. VHF 9.
Practical
Forain anchorage, 2 usable spots, no services ashore. Port privé du Cap Bénat lies 0.9 NM south, Bormes-les-Mimosas 0.9 NM north for water, fuel and provisioning.
Ashore
Sentier du littoral runs along Cap Bénat towards Cabasson beach at about 1.5 km. Domaine viticole de Léoube, a Côtes de Provence estate, is within walking distance inland.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.10730, 6.36195 (43°6.44'N 6°21.72'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 12 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Anse du Gau lies at 43°6.44'N 6°21.72'E, that is 43.10730, 6.36195 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Anse du Gau sheltered from?
Anse du Gau is sheltered from north, south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Anse du Gau?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Anse du Gau.
What boat length does Anse du Gau accept?
Anse du Gau accepts boats up to 12 m.
Which VHF channel for Anse du Gau?
Anse du Gau answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Anse du Gau?
Anse du Gau is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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