- Shelter
- N, NE, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Small calanque on the south side of Cap Bénat in the Var, between Bormes-les-Mimosas and the Île du Levant. Bottom of sand and posidonia.
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the S in clear water. Sheltered from N, NE, W and NW; exposed to E through S swell. Anchor on sand patches and avoid dropping on the posidonia seagrass, which is protected under French law.
Practical
No services. Port privé du Cap Bénat lies 1 NM to the E, Bormes-les-Mimosas harbour 2.1 NM to the NE for berths, fuel, water and shops.
Ashore
Cap Bénat is a private wooded peninsula with no public landing at the mooring itself. The sentier du littoral runs along the coast and gives walking access to neighbouring coves. Village of Bormes-les-Mimosas, a labelled site with a medieval castle, is 3 km inland from the port.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.09062, 6.34362 (43°5.44'N 6°20.62'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 4.2/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Calanque de la Tripe lies at 43°5.44'N 6°20.62'E, that is 43.09062, 6.34362 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Calanque de la Tripe sheltered from?
Calanque de la Tripe is sheltered from north, north-east, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Calanque de la Tripe?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Calanque de la Tripe.
How do boaters rate Calanque de la Tripe?
Calanque de la Tripe is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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