- Shelter
- SE, S, SW
- Seabed
- algae, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the north side of Capu Rossu, west coast of Corsica between the Gulf of Porto and the Gulf of Sagone.
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Open-roadstead approach from the west. Bottom is weed over rock so set the anchor carefully and check the hold by diving. Protected from SE to SW swell, fully exposed to the N and W.
Practical
No services on site. Closest shelter is Porto-Ota 6.3 NM east, then Cargese 6.7 NM south.
Ashore
Capu Rossu peninsula with the Tour de Turghiu, a Genoese watchtower from 1608 at 331 m altitude, reached by a waymarked footpath of about 2 hours return from the Piana road.
History
The Tour de Turghiu is one of the Genoese coastal towers built along Corsica between the 16th and 17th centuries to watch for Barbary raids.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.23800, 8.55693 (42°14.28'N 8°33.42'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-east, south, south-west winds
- Seabed
- algae, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 3.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Cap Rossu Nord lies at 42°14.28'N 8°33.42'E, that is 42.23800, 8.55693 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Cap Rossu Nord sheltered from?
Cap Rossu Nord is sheltered from south-east, south, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Cap Rossu Nord?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cap Rossu Nord.
How do boaters rate Cap Rossu Nord?
Cap Rossu Nord is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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