- Shelter
- NW, N, NE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Small cove on the south coast of Corsica east of Bonifacio, in the Bouches de Bonifacio marine reserve. Anchoring is prohibited.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Mooring and anchoring are forbidden in this cove: the sector lies within the Réserve Naturelle des Bouches de Bonifacio where the seabed is protected. Transit only. Bonifacio harbour 2.1 NM to the north-west. Strong westerly winds channel through the Bouches de Bonifacio, the strait between Corsica and Sardinia, and can reach gale force with little warning.
Practical
No facilities. Nearest services at the marinas of Bonifacio 2.1 NM and the Commercial Marina of Bonifacio 2.3 NM to the north-west.
Ashore
Coastal path along the limestone cliffs of Bonifacio leading to the citadel. Sentier des Falaises offers views over the strait and the Lavezzi islands. Marine reserve of Lavezzi 7 NM to the south-east, a no-anchor zone with dedicated visitor moorings.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.36571, 9.19741 (41°21.94'N 9°11.84'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 2.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Cala Sciumara lies at 41°21.94'N 9°11.84'E, that is 41.36571, 9.19741 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Cala Sciumara sheltered from?
Cala Sciumara is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds.
Can you anchor at Cala Sciumara?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Cala Sciumara.
How do boaters rate Cala Sciumara?
Cala Sciumara is rated 2.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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