- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand beach anchorage in the Baie des Lecques, on the western edge of the Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer shoreline, sheltered from the mistral by Cap Sicié to the east.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south keeping clear of the beach markers in season. Holding on sand in 3 to 5 metres close inshore. Shelter from N to W, open to the SE where the swell builds in easterlies. Nouveau Port des Lecques 1.4 NM east offers refuge behind its breakwater.
Practical
Forain anchorage. Visitor berths, water, diesel and chandlery at Nouveau Port des Lecques. Beach lifeguard post and sanitary block in summer, at the top of the beach.
Ashore
Roman villa and museum of Tauroentum 400 m inland, with 1st century mosaics. Sentier du littoral climbs westward to the cliffs of La Madrague and reaches Bandol in about 9 km. SNCF station at Saint-Cyr-les-Lecques-La Cadière serves Marseille and Toulon.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.18648, 5.65196 (43°11.19'N 5°39.12'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 2.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage d’Arène Cros lies at 43°11.19'N 5°39.12'E, that is 43.18648, 5.65196 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage d’Arène Cros sheltered from?
Plage d’Arène Cros is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds.
Can you anchor at Plage d’Arène Cros?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage d’Arène Cros.
How do boaters rate Plage d’Arène Cros?
Plage d’Arène Cros is rated 2.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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