- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand beach anchorage at Cavalière, commune of Le Lavandou, Var. Up to 71 marked summer buoys on sand and weed bottom.
- Visitor buoys
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the S with good visibility on the bay. Bottom is sand with Posidonia patches; buoys are placed to keep anchors off the weed under the ZMEL scheme. VHF 9 for the buoy operator in season. Shelter from NW through NE and from the W; open to the S and SE.
Practical
Seasonal buoys managed as a ZMEL, paying, booking usually required in high season. Le Lavandou marina 2.6 nm to the W for water, fuel and 1,100 berths. Shops, bakery and restaurants along the beachfront of Cavalière.
Ashore
Beach of fine sand about 800 m long, lifeguarded in summer. Sentier du littoral from Cavalière to Pramousquier, about 2.5 km along the coast. Cap Nègre headland 1 km to the W, private but visible from the path.
History
The Zone de mouillages et d'équipements légers at Cavalière was set up by the commune of Le Lavandou to reduce anchor damage to the Posidonia meadow, part of the Natura 2000 site Corniche varoise.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.15043, 6.42983 (43°9.03'N 6°25.79'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Maximum length
- 40 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33494004110
- Services
- Visitor buoys, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.4/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage de Cavalière lies at 43°9.03'N 6°25.79'E, that is 43.15043, 6.42983 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Plage de Cavalière sheltered from?
Plage de Cavalière is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds.
Can you anchor at Plage de Cavalière?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de Cavalière.
What boat length does Plage de Cavalière accept?
Plage de Cavalière accepts boats up to 40 m.
Which VHF channel for Plage de Cavalière?
Plage de Cavalière answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Plage de Cavalière?
Plage de Cavalière is rated 3.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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