Anchorage

Pointe du Bau Rouge

4.0FranceVar
Shelter
N
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off the red cliffs of Carqueiranne, between Toulon and Hyères on the Var coast.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the south, sand bottom close to the point. Sheltered only from the north, exposed to easterly and southerly winds and swell. Port des Oursinières lies 0.8 nm to the NW and Port des Salettes 2.1 nm to the east if conditions deteriorate.

Practical

Forain anchorage with no facilities. Nearest water, fuel and berths at Port des Oursinières.

Ashore

The red-ochre cliffs that give the point its name rise above the anchorage and can be followed on the sentier du littoral towards Le Pradet and the Mines de Cap Garonne museum about 3 km to the west.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
43.07633, 6.03266 (43°4.58'N 6°1.96'E)
Country
France
Shelter
Sheltered from north winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
4.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Pointe du Bau Rouge lies at 43°4.58'N 6°1.96'E, that is 43.07633, 6.03266 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Pointe du Bau Rouge sheltered from?

Pointe du Bau Rouge is sheltered from north winds.

Can you anchor at Pointe du Bau Rouge?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Pointe du Bau Rouge.

How do boaters rate Pointe du Bau Rouge?

Pointe du Bau Rouge is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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