Anchorage

Baie de la Garonne

4.2FranceVar
Shelter
NE, E, SE
Seabed
sand, rock, algae
Anchoring
Allowed

Wide bay on the south coast of Le Pradet, sand and rock bottom with posidonia, day anchorage east of Toulon roadstead.

  • Beach
  • Seagrass

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the south between Cap de Carqueiranne and the Presqu'île de Giens. Drop on the sandy patches in 5 to 10 m, avoiding the posidonia meadow. The site falls within the Natura 2000 zone of the Côte d'Azur calanques and cliffs.

Practical

Shelter from NE, E and SE. Fully exposed to westerlies and to the mistral funnelling out of Toulon bay. Port des Oursinieres is 0.4 NM S, Port des Salettes 2.5 NM E if the wind shifts.

Ashore

Plage de la Garonne and Plage des Bonnettes reachable by tender. Sentier du littoral to Cap Garonne and its old copper mine, now a geology museum, about 30 min on foot. Village of Le Pradet with shops and market 1.5 km inland.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
43.09097, 6.02129 (43°5.46'N 6°1.28'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds
Seabed
sand, rock, algae
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach, Seagrass
Boaters' rating
4.2/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Baie de la Garonne lies at 43°5.46'N 6°1.28'E, that is 43.09097, 6.02129 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Baie de la Garonne sheltered from?

Baie de la Garonne is sheltered from north-east, east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Baie de la Garonne?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Baie de la Garonne.

How do boaters rate Baie de la Garonne?

Baie de la Garonne is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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