Harbour

Port de Niolon

2.4Niolon, FranceMarseille and the Calanques
Maximum length
6.5 m
VHF channel
2
Maximum draught
0.9 m

Small harbour of 60 berths in the calanque of Niolon, on the Côte Bleue west of Marseille, inside the Parc Marin de la Côte Bleue.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the Golfe du Lion, entrance facing south into the calanque. Shallow harbour with maximum draught 0.9 m, unsuitable for deeper keelboats. VHF channel 2. Exposed to southerly swell rolling into the inlet.

Practical

60 berths, mostly for local boats. Water at quayside. Railway station Niolon on the Marseille to Miramas coastal line, 5 minute walk uphill. UCPA diving centre on the quay.

Ashore

Sentier des douaniers along the Côte Bleue coastline, westward to the calanques of Petit Méjean 1.9 NM and Figuières 2.1 NM. Diving sites on the drop-offs of the marine park. Small restaurants on the harbour front.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
43.33924, 5.25822 (43°20.35'N 5°15.49'E)
Town
Niolon
Country
France
Maximum draught
0.9 m
Maximum length
7 m
VHF channel
2
Boaters' rating
2.4/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Port de Niolon lies at 43°20.35'N 5°15.49'E, that is 43.33924, 5.25822 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 2 before entering.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Port de Niolon accept?

Port de Niolon accepts boats up to 7 m.

Which VHF channel for Port de Niolon?

Port de Niolon answers on VHF channel 2.

How do boaters rate Port de Niolon?

Port de Niolon is rated 2.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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