Mouillage

Plage de Menasina Ouest

4.0FranceCorsica
Shelter
NW, N, NE, W, E
Seabed
sand, rock, algae
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off Menasina beach on the west coast of Corsica, between Cargèse and the Gulf of Sagone.

  • Seagrass

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the open sea to the west. Sand and rock bottom with patches of Posidonia seagrass, drop the anchor on clear sand. Good shelter from N, NW, NE, W and E sectors, exposed to the south and any south-west swell.

Practical

Anchorage only, no mooring buoys or services. Port de Cargèse 0.4 nm to the west for water, fuel and basic supplies. Port de Sagone at 3.9 nm to the east.

Ashore

Menasina beach directly inshore, sand and pebbles. Cargèse village at 0.4 nm with its two facing churches, one Greek Catholic and one Latin Catholic, legacy of the Greek refugees from Mani who settled here in 1676.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
42.13153, 8.60560 (42°7.89'N 8°36.34'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds
Seabed
sand, rock, algae
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Seagrass
Boaters' rating
4.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Plage de Menasina Ouest lies at 42°7.89'N 8°36.34'E, that is 42.13153, 8.60560 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Plage de Menasina Ouest sheltered from?

Plage de Menasina Ouest is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds.

Can you anchor at Plage de Menasina Ouest?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de Menasina Ouest.

How do boaters rate Plage de Menasina Ouest?

Plage de Menasina Ouest is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

Cargèse

Cargèse

Cargèse, France

3.9Port0.4 NM

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