- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W
- Seabed
- sand, algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand and weed anchorage off Plage de la Tour, south-west Corsica, 1 NM SW of Pianottoli-Caldarello.
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south-east between the rocky heads of the Pianottoli coast. Mixed bottom of sand, posidonia and mud; drop in sand patches only as posidonia is protected by Corsican regulation. Shelter from NW through N to W; exposed to SE libeccio swell.
Practical
No services at the anchorage. Port of Pianottoli-Caldarello 1 NM NE for water, fuel and groceries. Commercial marina of Bonifacio 6.3 NM SE for full marina services.
Ashore
Genoese watchtower of Caldarello on the headland. Sentier des Douaniers coastal path links the cove to Pianottoli village in 25 minutes walking.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.46295, 9.05699 (41°27.78'N 9°3.42'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 1.9/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage de la tour lies at 41°27.78'N 9°3.42'E, that is 41.46295, 9.05699 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage de la tour sheltered from?
Plage de la tour is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds.
Can you anchor at Plage de la tour?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de la tour.
How do boaters rate Plage de la tour?
Plage de la tour is rated 1.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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