- Shelter
- SW, W, NW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the south-east coast of the Giens peninsula in the Var, sand bottom, open to easterly winds.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the east under the cliffs of the Giens peninsula. Keep clear of the rocky foot of the cape and drop the hook on sand in 4 to 8 m. No buoyage, no night lighting. Port Auguier lies 1.2 nm west if shelter is needed, Port du Niel 2 nm west.
Practical
Fair-weather mooring only. Holding on sand, shelter from SW, W and NW. No services on the spot. Nearest fuel berth and water at Port du Niel in the village of Giens.
Ashore
Sentier du littoral runs along the cliffs of the peninsula from the cape toward La Madrague, 2 km walk. Salins des Pesquiers and their flamingo ponds lie 3 km to the north on the tombolo. Village of Giens with bakery and small shops 1.5 km west.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.03425, 6.17331 (43°2.05'N 6°10.40'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-west, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.2/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Cap de l'Estérel lies at 43°2.05'N 6°10.40'E, that is 43.03425, 6.17331 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Cap de l'Estérel sheltered from?
Cap de l'Estérel is sheltered from south-west, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Cap de l'Estérel?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cap de l'Estérel.
How do boaters rate Cap de l'Estérel?
Cap de l'Estérel is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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