- Shelter
- E, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand anchorage on the west coast of Corsica, roughly 6 NM west of Ajaccio.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the Gulf of Ajaccio in daylight. Clean sand bottom, good holding. Shelter from E, S and SE, exposed to the W and the prevailing libeccio swell from the SW. Port Charles Ornano in Ajaccio lies 6.4 NM to the east.
Practical
No services on site. For fuel, water and full marina facilities, head to Port Charles Ornano in Ajaccio.
Ashore
Coastline of the Gulf of Ajaccio with low maquis and granite coves. The Îles Sanguinaires marine Natura 2000 site lies to the north-west, known for shag and gull colonies.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.96891, 8.60826 (41°58.13'N 8°36.50'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from east, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.9/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Cigntra lies at 41°58.13'N 8°36.50'E, that is 41.96891, 8.60826 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Cigntra sheltered from?
Cigntra is sheltered from east, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Cigntra?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cigntra.
How do boaters rate Cigntra?
Cigntra is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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