Harbour

Port Barcarès

2.6Barcarès, FranceLanguedoc-Roussillon
Maximum length
18 m
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
1.9 m

Marina on the Roussillon lido between the sea and the Salses-Leucate lagoon, 1400 berths with the Lydia beached liner as its landmark.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Entrance from the east between two jetties on a low sandy shore. Maximum draught 1.85 m, shallow banks to the north of the approach. VHF channel 9. Tramontane from NW funnels down the lido and can reach 40 knots, approach in strong winds is uncomfortable.

Practical

1400 berths for boats up to around 15 m. Fuel berth with diesel and petrol, water and power at the pontoons, sanitary blocks, travel hoist and winter hard standing. Shops and restaurants along the quay, supermarket within 800 m.

Ashore

The Lydia, a former liner grounded on the beach in 1967, stands 400 m from the port as a local landmark. Long sandy lido beach right next to the marina. Salses-Leucate lagoon behind the lido for kite surfing and oyster farms, fortress of Salses 15 km inland.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
42.79772, 3.03794 (42°47.86'N 3°2.28'E)
Town
Barcarès
Country
France
Maximum draught
1.85 m
Maximum length
18 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
2.6/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Port Barcarès lies at 42°47.86'N 3°2.28'E, that is 42.79772, 3.03794 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Port Barcarès accept?

Port Barcarès accepts boats up to 18 m.

Which VHF channel for Port Barcarès?

Port Barcarès answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate Port Barcarès?

Port Barcarès is rated 2.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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