- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand, rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the western side of the presqu'île de Giens, Var, facing the rade d'Hyères.
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Clear approach from the south along the Giens peninsula. Mixed bottom of sand, rock and posidonia; drop on sand patches only, mooring on seagrass is prohibited under the préfecture maritime Méditerranée order 123/2019. Shelter from N through SE winds; exposed to the west when the mistral blows.
Practical
No facilities. La Madrague de Giens, a small fishing harbour with limited visitor capacity, lies 0.8 NM east. Port du Niel 1.6 NM east offers mooring buoys managed by the Hyères town.
Ashore
Coastal path from the anchorage toward the Tour Fondue in 45 min, ferry terminal for Porquerolles. Salines des Pesquiers nature reserve on the tombolo, birdwatching area with pink flamingos. Village of Giens 2 km inland with shops and restaurants.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.03874, 6.09204 (43°2.32'N 6°5.52'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 3.4/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Pointe des Chevaliers lies at 43°2.32'N 6°5.52'E, that is 43.03874, 6.09204 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Pointe des Chevaliers sheltered from?
Pointe des Chevaliers is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Pointe des Chevaliers?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Pointe des Chevaliers.
How do boaters rate Pointe des Chevaliers?
Pointe des Chevaliers is rated 3.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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