- Shelter
- NE, E, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the south-eastern tip of Marseille, just east of Port de la Madrague de Montredon, within the Parc national des Calanques.
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from seaward in sight of the Île Maïre and the massif de Marseilleveyre. Drop on sand patches avoiding posidonia, in 4 to 8 metres. Shelter from NE, E, S and SE; the mouillage is open to W and NW winds, notably the mistral.
Practical
No facilities on the anchorage itself. Port de la Madrague is 0.1 NM west with a small harbour and village services. Port de la Pointe Rouge lies 0.8 NM north-east, with fuel berth, water and full ship chandlery.
Ashore
Sentier du littoral runs from Montredon along the coast into the Parc national des Calanques, reaching Callelongue in about 3 km, starting point of the GR 98-51 to Cassis. The Parc national des Calanques was created on 18 April 2012.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.23323, 5.35576 (43°13.99'N 5°21.35'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Madrague Montredon lies at 43°13.99'N 5°21.35'E, that is 43.23323, 5.35576 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Madrague Montredon sheltered from?
Madrague Montredon is sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Madrague Montredon?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Madrague Montredon.
How do boaters rate Madrague Montredon?
Madrague Montredon is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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