Anchorage

Plage de Vana

3.1FranceCorsica
Shelter
N, NE, E, S, SE
Seabed
sand, rock
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage on the north coast of the désert des Agriates in Corsica, sand and rock bottom, between L'Île-Rousse and Saint-Florent.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Open approach from the north. Drop on a sand patch and check the set, rocky patches nearby. Protected from north-east through south-east, exposed to north-west and west.

Practical

L'Île-Rousse 5.8 nm west for fuel and supplies, Saint-Florent 10.6 nm east through the gulf.

Ashore

Strand backed by maquis inside the Conservatoire du Littoral land of the Agriates. Sentier des douaniers runs along the coast toward plage de Saleccia and plage du Loto.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
42.67162, 9.05935 (42°40.30'N 9°3.56'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand, rock
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
3.1/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Plage de Vana lies at 42°40.30'N 9°3.56'E, that is 42.67162, 9.05935 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Plage de Vana sheltered from?

Plage de Vana is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Plage de Vana?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de Vana.

How do boaters rate Plage de Vana?

Plage de Vana is rated 3.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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