- Shelter
- N, NE
- Seabed
- rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Rock-bottom anchorage off the Pharillons islets south of Marseille, within the Parc national des Calanques. Sheltered from N and NE.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from Les Goudes SW along the coast, passing between the islets and the shore with caution: rocks awash. Rock bottom, holding unreliable, trip line advised. Exposed to E, S and W. Port des Goudes lies 0.6 NM NE and Port de la Madrague 1.6 NM NE as refuges.
Practical
Forain anchorage, no services, inside the marine zone of the Parc national des Calanques. Anchoring regulated, posidonia seagrass beds off limits. Nearest shops and water at Les Goudes village.
Ashore
Les Pharillons islets are a recognised dive site with a shallow wall and grouper sightings. Sentier du littoral from Les Goudes links to Callelongue and the GR98-51 into the calanques.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.20767, 5.33717 (43°12.46'N 5°20.23'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east winds
- Seabed
- rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Les Pharillons lies at 43°12.46'N 5°20.23'E, that is 43.20767, 5.33717 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Les Pharillons sheltered from?
Les Pharillons is sheltered from north, north-east winds.
Can you anchor at Les Pharillons?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Les Pharillons.
How do boaters rate Les Pharillons?
Les Pharillons is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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