- Shelter
- NW, W, SW
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Cove on the east coast of Cap Corse, between Macinaggio and Santa Severa, sand and weed bottom.
- Beach
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the east, drop the hook on sand clear of the weed patches in 4 to 8 m. The cove is open to E and SE winds. Macinaggio lies 1.7 nm to the north, Santa Severa and Marina de Luri 2.8 nm to the south.
Practical
Shelter from NW, W and SW winds. Holding on sand, poor on weed, so back down to check the set. Hamlet of Meria a short walk from the shore. No fuel berth, nearest at Macinaggio.
Ashore
Tour de Meria, a Genoese watchtower of the 16th century, stands on the headland south of the cove. Sentier des Douaniers of Cap Corse runs along the coast from Macinaggio to Centuri and passes above the bay. Village of Meria inland at 1 km with a small church.
History
Meria belongs to the chain of Genoese coastal towers built along the Corsican shore during the 16th and 17th centuries to warn of Barbary raids.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.93326, 9.46680 (42°56.00'N 9°28.01'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach, Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Marine de Meria lies at 42°56.00'N 9°28.01'E, that is 42.93326, 9.46680 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Marine de Meria sheltered from?
Marine de Meria is sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Marine de Meria?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Marine de Meria.
How do boaters rate Marine de Meria?
Marine de Meria is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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