- Shelter
- NW, N, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the east side of Pomègues in the Frioul archipelago off Marseille, sand bottom.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the east between Pomègues and Ratonneau. Drop the hook on sand in 4 to 8 metres. Holding is good on clean sand, less reliable on the posidonia patches near the shore. Bay is open to E and SE swell, use with W to N winds only.
Practical
No services on the mooring itself. Water and diesel are available at Port du Frioul about 1 nm NE. Dinghy landing possible on the small beach at the head of the calanque.
Ashore
Footpath along the ridge of Pomègues towards the old sémaphore at 86 m. Port du Frioul village and bakery at 1 nm NE. Château d'If visible 1.5 nm ENE, landing possible with ferry ticket from the island.
History
Pomègues and Ratonneau served as a quarantine station from the 17th century for ships arriving from the Levant. The ruined lazaret buildings are still visible along the shore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.26422, 5.29270 (43°15.85'N 5°17.56'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Grande Calanque lies at 43°15.85'N 5°17.56'E, that is 43.26422, 5.29270 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Grande Calanque sheltered from?
Grande Calanque is sheltered from north-west, north, west winds.
Can you anchor at Grande Calanque?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Grande Calanque.
How do boaters rate Grande Calanque?
Grande Calanque is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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