- Shelter
- NW, N, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand anchorage on the east coast of Corsica facing the coastal lagoon of the Étang d'Urbino, between Aléria and Ghisonaccia.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from seaward on the Tyrrhenian side of Corsica. Sand bottom with good holding. Sheltered from NW through N to W, fully exposed to the east, which is the prevailing onshore sector in settled weather. Leave at the first sign of a libeccio veering east.
Practical
No facilities on the beach. Nearest harbours are Port Taverna 14.5 NM N and Solenzara 15.7 NM SW, both with fuel, water and provisioning.
Ashore
Étang d'Urbino inland is a classified Natura 2000 lagoon with oyster and mussel farming. The Roman site of Aléria, founded by Greek colonists in the 6th century BC, lies a few kilometres to the north with a museum inside the Fort de Matra.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.09715, 9.54798 (42°5.83'N 9°32.88'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Etang del Salé lies at 42°5.83'N 9°32.88'E, that is 42.09715, 9.54798 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Etang del Salé sheltered from?
Etang del Salé is sheltered from north-west, north, west winds.
Can you anchor at Etang del Salé?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Etang del Salé.
How do boaters rate Etang del Salé?
Etang del Salé is rated 3.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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