- Shelter
- NW, W, SW
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Small cove anchorage on the east coast of Cap Corse, just south of Santa Severa.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the east without difficulty. Sand bottom, 3 to 6 metres. Shelter from the western sector only, exposed to east winds and ground swell.
Practical
No services on site. Santa Severa - Marina de Luri lies 0.7 NM north for fuel, water and berths. Macinaggio is 5.2 NM north.
Ashore
Hamlet of Porticciolo with a small 16th century Genoese tower overlooking the cove and two seasonal restaurants. Sentier des Douaniers coastal path runs along the shore northward to Santa Severa.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.87565, 9.47639 (42°52.54'N 9°28.58'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.9/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Portocciolo lies at 42°52.54'N 9°28.58'E, that is 42.87565, 9.47639 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Portocciolo sheltered from?
Portocciolo is sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds.
Can you anchor at Portocciolo?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Portocciolo.
How do boaters rate Portocciolo?
Portocciolo is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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