- Shelter
- N, NE, NW
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the east side of the Baie du Niel, on the Giens peninsula south of Hyères, Var.
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south by rounding the Pointe du Niel. The bay opens between Port du Niel and the Pointe des Chevaliers. Sand and rock bottom, so drop on clear sand patches to avoid fouling the anchor and damaging Posidonia. Sheltered from N, NE and NW winds. Exposed to the south and to swell running up from the east.
Practical
Forain anchorage with no services. Small craft pontoon at Port du Niel 0.3 nm west for landing by tender. Port Auguier lies 0.7 nm SE on the other side of the peninsula as a bad-weather fallback.
Ashore
Tombolo west beach of Giens and the salt marsh of Les Pesquiers reached on foot from Port du Niel in about 20 minutes. Sentier du littoral follows the rocky coast east towards La Madrague.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.03491, 6.13458 (43°2.09'N 6°8.07'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Baie du Niel Est lies at 43°2.09'N 6°8.07'E, that is 43.03491, 6.13458 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Baie du Niel Est sheltered from?
Baie du Niel Est is sheltered from north, north-east, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Baie du Niel Est?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Baie du Niel Est.
How do boaters rate Baie du Niel Est?
Baie du Niel Est is rated 3.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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