- Shelter
- N, W, NW
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the northern shore of the Étang de Berre, between Saint-Chamas and Istres, Provence.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Reached from the Mediterranean via the Caronte canal at Martigues, then 8 NM north across the étang. No tide inside the lagoon. Gentle mud bottom shelving, stay off the reed beds close to shore.
Practical
Mud bottom. Shelter from N, W and NW winds, exposed to the mistral reinforced across the open étang from NW on stronger episodes. Saint-Chamas harbour 1.5 NM NE, Istres-Les Heures Claires 1.6 NM S.
Ashore
Village of Saint-Chamas 1.5 NM NE, with the Roman Pont Flavien over the Touloubre river, a single arch bridge dated 12 BC with two triumphal arches, classified historic monument.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.52327, 5.01254 (43°31.40'N 5°0.75'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, west, north-west winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.3/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage de la Romaniquette lies at 43°31.40'N 5°0.75'E, that is 43.52327, 5.01254 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage de la Romaniquette sheltered from?
Plage de la Romaniquette is sheltered from north, west, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Plage de la Romaniquette?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de la Romaniquette.
How do boaters rate Plage de la Romaniquette?
Plage de la Romaniquette is rated 3.3/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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