Anchorage

Erbalunga

Shelter: SW, W, NW
Seabed: sand
Anchoring: Allowed

Open roadstead off the village of Erbalunga on the east coast of Cap Corse, 9 km north of Bastia.

Water
Pontoon

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Straightforward approach from the east in settled weather. Sand bottom, 5 to 8 metres close to the rocks. Exposed to the easterly wind and swell, untenable in libeccio backing east. The small fishing harbour of Erbalunga lies 0.1 NM north but is reserved for local boats.

Practical

No services at the anchorage. Water tap ashore. Port Toga in Bastia is 3.9 NM south for fuel, berths and chandleries.

Ashore

Village centre with a Genoese watchtower dating from the 16th century standing on the small rocky peninsula, bakery, two grocers and a dozen restaurants along the quay. Cap Corse coastal path passes through the village.

History

The ruined Genoese tower was built around 1550 as part of the coastal defence line against Barbary raids. The village was the birthplace of poet Paul Valery's mother and inspired painter Henri Matisse during his 1898 stay in Corsica.