- Shelter
- SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the west coast of Corsica in the golfe de Valinco sector, sand and algae bottom.
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the golfe de Valinco. Drop on sand in 4 to 8 m, avoiding the Posidonia patches that show up as darker areas. Shelter from the N sector; open to the S and SE swell, shift north if the libeccio sets in.
Practical
Forain anchorage, no services. Porto Pollo 5,4 NM to the SE with a small marina and basic stores. Port Tino Rossi in Ajaccio 10,3 NM to the N for full services.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.75152, 8.68897 (41°45.09'N 8°41.34'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 2.9/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Cacalu lies at 41°45.09'N 8°41.34'E, that is 41.75152, 8.68897 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Cacalu sheltered from?
Cacalu is sheltered from south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Cacalu?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cacalu.
How do boaters rate Cacalu?
Cacalu is rated 2.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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