- Shelter
- SE, S, SW, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the north tip of Cap Corse, between Macinaggio and Barcaggio, facing the Îles Finocchiarola.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the north-east in settled weather, keeping clear of the Finocchiarola reserve islets to the east. Sand bottom, 4 to 8 metres. Shelter from SE to W, exposed to north and east winds.
Practical
No services. Macinaggio lies 2 NM south with full marina services, Barcaggio 2.2 NM west for a simple stopover.
Ashore
Réserve naturelle des Îles Finocchiarola 0.5 NM east, landing forbidden between 1 March and 31 August for seabird breeding. Sentier des Douaniers coastal path accessible from the beach, with Cap Corse heathland and Genoese tower of Santa Maria 1.5 km west.
History
The Tour de Santa Maria, half collapsed into the sea, was built by the Genoese in 1549 and damaged by a British warship in 1793 during the Corsican campaign.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.99351, 9.44912 (42°59.61'N 9°26.95'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south-east, south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Punta Vecchia lies at 42°59.61'N 9°26.95'E, that is 42.99351, 9.44912 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Punta Vecchia sheltered from?
Punta Vecchia is sheltered from south-east, south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Punta Vecchia?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Punta Vecchia.
How do boaters rate Punta Vecchia?
Punta Vecchia is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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