Baie de Cassis
Cassis Bay · Cassis outer anchorage
43°12.9'N 005°32.3'E
Depth
5–15m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
100m
Holding
Good Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
100m
100m on sandy patches. DONIA required. Good Mistral shelter from Cap Canaille. Open to S/SE.
About This Location
Baie de Cassis is the gateway to the Cassis calanques — a pleasant bay with the picturesque town of Cassis immediately behind, dominated by Cap Canaille (394m, the highest maritime cliff in France) to the E. Good holding on sandy patches with DONIA vigilance for Posidonia. Cassis is famous for its exceptional dry white wine (one of France's smallest and most exclusive AOC appellations) and for being the prettiest fishing village between Marseille and Toulon. The three famous calanques (Port-Miou, Port-Pin, En-Vau) are all within 2nm W.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · W
Exposed To
S · SE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring allowed
- Yes
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: DONIA app required — Posidonia throughout. Speed limit 5kt near shore. Calanques park rules apply in the western bay.
Hazards
- !Posidonia — DONIA required
- !SE/Marin swell enters freely — leave if SE builds above F4
Skipper's Tips
- →Cassis AOC white wine (Marsanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc) is extraordinary with local sea urchins.
- →Day trip to Cap Canaille by dinghy or land — the highest maritime cliff view in France.
Facilities
Cassis port has excellent seafood restaurants. Bouillabaisse and Cassis AOC wine.
Nearest provisions: Cassis (0.5nm)
Best Months & Season
April, May, June, September, October
April–October. Best May–June and September. Excellent town for provisioning and culture.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Calanques
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