- Shelter
- NW, W, SW
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the three Finocchiarola islets at the north-east tip of Cap Corse, inside the Natura 2000 nature reserve.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the S keeping clear of the rocky heads between the islets and the Punta di a Coscia. Bottom is sand with rock patches, choose a sand spot on sight. Shelter from NW, W and SW; open to the E grecale and southerly swell.
Practical
Landing on the islets is prohibited from 1 March to 31 August to protect the breeding colony of Audouin's gulls. Macinaggio marina 1.4 NM S for water, fuel and supplies.
Ashore
The Sentier des Douaniers coastal path runs from Macinaggio to Centuri via Barcaggio, passing the Tour de Santa Maria Genoese watchtower 1.5 NM SW of the islets. Barcaggio beach 3 NM NW with grazing cattle on the dunes.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.98325, 9.46331 (42°58.99'N 9°27.80'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.2/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Îles Finocchiarola lies at 42°58.99'N 9°27.80'E, that is 42.98325, 9.46331 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Îles Finocchiarola sheltered from?
Îles Finocchiarola is sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Îles Finocchiarola?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Îles Finocchiarola.
How do boaters rate Îles Finocchiarola?
Îles Finocchiarola is rated 4.2/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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