- Shelter
- E, SE, S
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Small calanque on the west side of Île de Pomègues, archipel du Frioul, off Marseille.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the W once clear of the Frioul channel. Sand bottom, holding reported as fair to good. Open to westerly weather, so unusable in mistral or onshore swell.
Practical
No facilities. Port du Frioul on the east side of the archipel is 0,8 NM to the NE for water, toilets and a ferry link to Marseille Vieux-Port.
Ashore
The island is part of the Parc national des Calanques. Coastal footpaths cross Pomègues from the anchorage to the ruins of Fort de Pomègues and the old quarantine batteries. No shops on the west shore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.26927, 5.29521 (43°16.16'N 5°17.71'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from east, south-east, south winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Calanque de Flancadou lies at 43°16.16'N 5°17.71'E, that is 43.26927, 5.29521 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Calanque de Flancadou sheltered from?
Calanque de Flancadou is sheltered from east, south-east, south winds.
Can you anchor at Calanque de Flancadou?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Calanque de Flancadou.
How do boaters rate Calanque de Flancadou?
Calanque de Flancadou is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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