Anchorage

Plage De La Madrague

3.9FranceVar
Shelter
N, NE, E, SE
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off the sandy beach of La Madrague, a cove on the western side of the Baie des Lecques, between La Ciotat and Bandol.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the south with the Bec de l'Aigle behind you. Sand bottom, good holding in 3 to 6 metres. Shelter from N, NE, E and SE; exposed to the SW swell and to the mistral falling off the coast.

Practical

Forain anchorage with no services on the water. The small harbour of La Madrague de Saint-Cyr lies 0.2 nm south. The Vieux Port des Lecques is 0.7 nm to the NW if a berth is needed.

Ashore

Sandy beach at the anchorage, bakery and small shops in La Madrague village within 300 m. Sentier du littoral runs from the beach around the Pointe Grenier to Les Lecques in about 45 minutes of walking.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
43.16991, 5.69266 (43°10.19'N 5°41.56'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
3.9/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Plage De La Madrague lies at 43°10.19'N 5°41.56'E, that is 43.16991, 5.69266 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Plage De La Madrague sheltered from?

Plage De La Madrague is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Plage De La Madrague?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage De La Madrague.

How do boaters rate Plage De La Madrague?

Plage De La Madrague is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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