- Shelter
- N, NE, NW
- Seabed
- sand, rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
Buoy field in the bay of San Ciprianu on the east coast of south Corsica, north of Porto-Vecchio and south of the Cerbicale islands.
- Mooring buoys
- Visitor buoys
- Beach
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the east between the Cerbicale group and the mainland. The bay is part of the Natura 2000 zone covering the Cerbicale islands and the south-east Corsica coast, managed moorings on buoys, anchoring discouraged over posidonia. Bottom is sand with patches of rock and weed. Shelter from N, NE and NW. Fully exposed to E and SE, so leave if a Levant is forecast.
Practical
Buoys for the night, no services on site. Sand beach of San Ciprianu at the head of the bay. Marina di Fiori and Cala Rossa resort are 2.7 NM west, Quilichi 3.1 NM west. Porto-Vecchio marina lies deeper inside the gulf for full facilities.
Ashore
Plage de San Ciprianu is a 1.2 km sand arc at the head of the bay, with a beach bar and shallow water suited to children. The Sentier du littoral links it to the pointe San Ciprianu and to the Baie de Cala Rossa. The Cerbicale nature reserve, closed to landing, lies 1.5 NM offshore.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 41.61805, 9.35140 (41°37.08'N 9°21.08'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, north-west winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock, algae
- Anchoring
- Forbidden
- Maximum length
- 10 m
- Fees
- Paid
- Services
- Mooring buoys, Visitor buoys, Beach, Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 1.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Punta San Ciprianu lies at 41°37.08'N 9°21.08'E, that is 41.61805, 9.35140 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Punta San Ciprianu sheltered from?
Punta San Ciprianu is sheltered from north, north-east, north-west winds.
Can you anchor at Punta San Ciprianu?
No, anchoring is forbidden at Punta San Ciprianu.
What boat length does Punta San Ciprianu accept?
Punta San Ciprianu accepts boats up to 10 m.
How do boaters rate Punta San Ciprianu?
Punta San Ciprianu is rated 1.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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