- Shelter
- W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage in the Gulf of Saint-Florent, northern Corsica, about 0.8 nm north of the town port.
- Beach
- Seagrass
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the north across the gulf, open water with no offshore dangers. Holding on sand with patches of posidonia, so drop on clear sand to comply with the anchoring rules of the Agriate marine protected area. Exposed to the libeccio from the W and NW; shelter deteriorates quickly with a building SW to W swell.
Practical
No services on the anchorage itself. Tender ashore to Saint-Florent quay for water, fuel at the town marina, shops and chandlery. Port privé Mare E Stagnu lies about 1.1 nm south.
Ashore
Old town of Saint-Florent around the 15th-century Genoese citadel, 10 minutes walk from the town quay. Cathedral of Nebbio (Santa Maria Assunta) in Romanesque Pisan style 1 km inland. Plage de la Roya sand beach 1.5 km west of town.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 42.69214, 9.29306 (42°41.53'N 9°17.58'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach, Seagrass
- Boaters' rating
- 2.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Yachts area lies at 42°41.53'N 9°17.58'E, that is 42.69214, 9.29306 in decimal degrees.
Boaters' reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience of Yachts area.
Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Yachts area sheltered from?
Yachts area is sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Yachts area?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Yachts area.
How do boaters rate Yachts area?
Yachts area is rated 2.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
Explore the region
- France
- Corsica
- North Brittany
- South Brittany
- Normandy
- Atlantic coast
- Languedoc-Roussillon
- Provence and Côte d'Azur
Nearby cities
The free boat navigation app
Official nautical charts, marine weather, GPS and 50,000+ marinas and anchorages with reviews. All in one app, ready to sail.
