Anchorage

Plage de la Galère

4.5FranceVar
Shelter
NW, N, NE, E
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Sand anchorage on the west side of the Cap Bénat peninsula, between Bormes-les-Mimosas and Le Lavandou in the Var.

  • Pontoon
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Clear approach from the south on sand. Sheltered from the N, NE, NW and E, wide open to the SW and to the swell coming up from the Îles d'Hyères. Leave at the first sign of a westerly or SW building.

Practical

No services at the anchorage. Port privé du Cap Bénat 1.6 nm to the east and the marina of Bormes-les-Mimosas 2.4 nm to the NE for fuel, water and provisions.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
43.09127, 6.33118 (43°5.48'N 6°19.87'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Pontoon, Beach
Boaters' rating
4.5/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Plage de la Galère lies at 43°5.48'N 6°19.87'E, that is 43.09127, 6.33118 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Plage de la Galère sheltered from?

Plage de la Galère is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, east winds.

Can you anchor at Plage de la Galère?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de la Galère.

How do boaters rate Plage de la Galère?

Plage de la Galère is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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