- Shelter
- W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage under the Pointe de l'Acciolu, on the north coast of the Désert des Agriates between Saint-Florent and L'Île-Rousse in Haute-Corse.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom, good holding in 4 to 8 metres close to the shore. Shelter from the land sector N; open to W, E, SW, S and SE, so a daytime stop in settled weather only. No lights, approach by day.
Practical
Forain anchorage with no services. Nearest shelter is L'Île-Rousse 6.5 nm to the SW and Saint-Florent 10.5 nm to the E.
Ashore
The anchorage sits inside the Conservatoire du littoral land of the Agriates. Plage de Saleccia, one of the best known beaches of the Agriates, lies about 2 nm to the E and is reached on foot by the Sentier des Douaniers that follows the coast.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.69578, 9.06174 (42°41.75'N 9°3.70'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Pointe de l'Acciolu lies at 42°41.75'N 9°3.70'E, that is 42.69578, 9.06174 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Pointe de l'Acciolu sheltered from?
Pointe de l'Acciolu is sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Pointe de l'Acciolu?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Pointe de l'Acciolu.
How do boaters rate Pointe de l'Acciolu?
Pointe de l'Acciolu is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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