- Shelter
- W
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Coastal anchorage on the Côte Vermeille between Port-Vendres and Banyuls-sur-Mer, mixed sand and rock bottom.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from seaward in light easterlies. Bottom is sand with rock outcrops, so aim for a sand patch and check the set. Protected from W, fully exposed to E winds and Mediterranean swell. Clear out if the weather turns onshore.
Practical
No services at the mooring. Banyuls-sur-Mer 1.1 NM south and Port-Vendres 1.7 NM north-west both have full facilities, water, fuel and provisioning.
Ashore
The stretch of coast forms part of the Réserve naturelle marine de Cerbère-Banyuls, the first marine reserve created in France, established in 1974. Specific anchoring and diving rules apply inside the reserve perimeter.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.49918, 3.13612 (42°29.95'N 3°8.17'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
El Forat lies at 42°29.95'N 3°8.17'E, that is 42.49918, 3.13612 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is El Forat sheltered from?
El Forat is sheltered from west winds.
Can you anchor at El Forat?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at El Forat.
How do boaters rate El Forat?
El Forat is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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