- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Large anchorage of about 160 buoys in the Gulf of Ajaccio, Corsica, off the Saint-François beach and the old town.
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Entry from the SW open to all craft. VHF 9 for the port authority. Watch for the shoals of Les Sanguinaires islands 5 NM west and the Citadel pier with the leading lights 164 degrees for Ajaccio harbour. Exposed to the libeccio from the SW that builds a short sea across the bay.
Practical
Sand bottom with rocky patches close to the citadel, holding good in sand. Protection from NW to NE and W, open from S to SE. Tender landing at the Dingy Dock 0.3 NM SW and at Port Charles Ornano 0.3 NM W for fuel, water and chandlery.
Ashore
Citadel of Ajaccio at 400 m from the old pier, Maison Bonaparte where Napoleon was born on 15 August 1769 at 500 m, Fesch Museum with Italian Primitives paintings at 600 m. Market on place Foch every morning except Monday.
History
Founded by the Genoese in 1492 around the citadel built from 1554. Birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte in 1769. Became the capital of Corsica in 1811 under the First Empire.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.93124, 8.74849 (41°55.87'N 8°44.91'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 15 m
- Fees
- Free
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33495223198
- Services
- Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Baie d'Ajaccio lies at 41°55.87'N 8°44.91'E, that is 41.93124, 8.74849 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Baie d'Ajaccio sheltered from?
Baie d'Ajaccio is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds.
Can you anchor at Baie d'Ajaccio?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Baie d'Ajaccio.
What boat length does Baie d'Ajaccio accept?
Baie d'Ajaccio accepts boats up to 15 m.
Which VHF channel for Baie d'Ajaccio?
Baie d'Ajaccio answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Baie d'Ajaccio?
Baie d'Ajaccio is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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