- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, SW
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Buoy field in the Calanque de Port-Miou, the first calanque west of Cassis, inside the Parc national des Calanques.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter the calanque on a heading of around 340 degrees, between vertical limestone cliffs. Deep water along the axis, no marked dangers within the calanque once inside the entrance. Anchoring on ground tackle is prohibited, use the managed buoys operated by the ASPM. VHF 9. Closed to motoring in part of the calanque, speed limited to 5 knots.
Practical
Around 30 visitor buoys managed by the Association Syndicale du Port de Port-Miou. Water point on the quay. Night stay allowed subject to availability. No fuel, no electricity on the buoys. Cassis town 1 nm northeast for shops and restaurants.
Ashore
Trailhead of the GR 98-51 into the Calanques runs from the end of Port-Miou towards the calanques of Port-Pin 1 km and En-Vau 2.5 km. Former Solvay limestone quarry, closed in 1981, visible on the west bank. Access from Cassis by foot along the marked path from avenue des Calanques.
History
Port-Miou was worked as a limestone quarry from 1900 to 1981 to supply the Solvay soda works at Salin-de-Giraud. The old loading jetty and inclined plane are still visible on the west bank.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.20566, 5.51555 (43°12.34'N 5°30.93'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Maximum length
- 20 m
- Fees
- Paid
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33442019624
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Port Miou lies at 43°12.34'N 5°30.93'E, that is 43.20566, 5.51555 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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Which winds is Port Miou sheltered from?
Port Miou is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Port Miou?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Port Miou.
What boat length does Port Miou accept?
Port Miou accepts boats up to 20 m.
Which VHF channel for Port Miou?
Port Miou answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Port Miou?
Port Miou is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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