- Shelter
- N, NE
- Seabed
- rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Rocky anchorage off the northwest tip of the Giens peninsula in the Var, between Hyères and the Presqu'île de Giens.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the west along the Rade d'Hyères. Bottom is rock, holding is variable, drop the anchor on sandy patches between the rocks. Sheltered from N and NE winds, fully exposed to the mistral from W and SW and to easterlies setting into the rade. Keep clear of the posidonia beds, which are protected under French Mediterranean regulations.
Practical
No facilities on site. Nearest shelter is La Madrague de Giens at 0.9 NM NE, Port du Niel at 1.4 NM E.
Ashore
La Madrague de Giens fishing harbour lies 0.9 NM to the NE for shelter and a bakery. The Sentier du Littoral runs the full western coast of the Giens peninsula with access from La Madrague.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.02773, 6.09822 (43°1.66'N 6°5.89'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east winds
- Seabed
- rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Pointe des Salis lies at 43°1.66'N 6°5.89'E, that is 43.02773, 6.09822 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Pointe des Salis sheltered from?
Pointe des Salis is sheltered from north, north-east winds.
Can you anchor at Pointe des Salis?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Pointe des Salis.
How do boaters rate Pointe des Salis?
Pointe des Salis is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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