- Shelter
- N, NW
- Seabed
- rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Rocky-bottom anchorage on the Languedoc coast between Leucate and the Fitou lagoon, roughly 2 nm west of Port Leucate.
- Pontoon
- Dock
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Open approach from the east along the sandy Languedoc shoreline. Bottom is rock, holding is uneven so drop the anchor on a clear patch and check the set. Shelter from N and NW winds only; southerly and easterly swell rolls straight in. No VHF service on site.
Practical
No facilities at the anchorage itself. Port Leucate lies 1.9 nm to the east with a full marina and fuel berth. Coudalere is 3.6 nm to the south as a secondary refuge if the tramontane kicks in overnight.
Ashore
Fitou village sits about 3 km inland and is the only Languedoc AOC producing exclusively red wine, classified since 1948. Étang de Leucate and its flamingo colony are a short walk behind the beach.
Story
Fitou was the first red wine AOC granted in Languedoc-Roussillon, two decades before the wider regional appellations.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.87278, 2.99876 (42°52.37'N 2°59.93'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-west winds
- Seabed
- rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon, Dock
- Boaters' rating
- 1.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Fitou lies at 42°52.37'N 2°59.93'E, that is 42.87278, 2.99876 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Fitou sheltered from?
Fitou is sheltered from north, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Fitou?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Fitou.
How do boaters rate Fitou?
Fitou is rated 1.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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