- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the west coast of Corsica between Cargèse and Sagone, sand bottom, sheltered from N through SE.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the SW with the Senino headland to port. Keep clear of the rocky heads along the northern shore. Exposed to the libeccio from the SW; shift to Sagone or Cargèse if the wind backs west.
Practical
No services. Drop anchor on sand in 5 to 10 m. Cargèse 1.7 nm W has a small harbour with water. Port de Sagone 2.5 nm E has diesel, water and berths.
Ashore
Cargèse village above its cliffs holds two churches facing each other, Greek Catholic and Roman Catholic, a legacy of the Greek colony from Mani settled here in 1676. Beach of Chiuni 4 km north by road.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.12214, 8.63434 (42°7.33'N 8°38.06'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Golfe de Monacchi lies at 42°7.33'N 8°38.06'E, that is 42.12214, 8.63434 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Golfe de Monacchi sheltered from?
Golfe de Monacchi is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Golfe de Monacchi?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Golfe de Monacchi.
How do boaters rate Golfe de Monacchi?
Golfe de Monacchi is rated 4.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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