- Shelter
- S, SW, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the long sandy beach of La Franqui, on the Leucate shoreline in the Aude.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom, good holding. Shelter from the S, SW and W sectors only. Exposed to the tramontane from NW and to easterly swell. Drop in 3 to 5 metres within reasonable distance of the beach, keeping clear of swimmers inside the marked zone in season.
Practical
No services at anchor. Port Leucate 3.7 NM to the south and Port-la-Nouvelle 5.5 NM to the north cover fuel, water and shore berths.
Ashore
The village of La Franqui, 600 metres inland, has a small grocery, bakery and a few cafes open year-round. The beach itself is a known spot for kite surfing thanks to the steady tramontane. Writer Henry de Monfreid spent part of his childhood here and his former house is signposted.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.93108, 3.04320 (42°55.86'N 3°2.59'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.7/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage de la Franqui lies at 42°55.86'N 3°2.59'E, that is 42.93108, 3.04320 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage de la Franqui sheltered from?
Plage de la Franqui is sheltered from south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Plage de la Franqui?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de la Franqui.
How do boaters rate Plage de la Franqui?
Plage de la Franqui is rated 3.7/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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