Calanque de Marseilleveyre
Marseilleveyre · SW Calanques
43°12.3'N 005°21.6'E
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
75m
Holding
Fair Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
75m
75m on sandy patches. Fair holding. More exposed than inner calanques but sometimes less crowded.
About This Location
The Calanque de Marseilleveyre marks the SW gateway to the Calanques massif — a wild, rugged bay with the distinctive Île de Maïre offshore (an uninhabited island 2nm SW of Marseille). The anchorage is fair-weather only — more exposed than the inner calanques to SW and SE swells. Closest calanque to central Marseille. Less visited than Sormiou and Morgiou, making it a reasonable alternative in peak season.
Protected From
N · NW · NE
Exposed To
S · SW · SE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring allowed
- Yes
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: National park rules apply. DONIA recommended. 5-knot speed limit. No camping, no fires.
Hazards
- !More exposed than inner calanques — S/SW fully open
- !Fair holding on rock/sand — extra scope required
Skipper's Tips
- →Less visited than Sormiou — a reasonable alternative when the inner calanques are full.
- →Île de Maïre (2nm SW) offers spectacular cliff anchorage in settled conditions.
Facilities
Nearest provisions: Marseille (6nm)
Best Months & Season
April, May, June, September, October
April–October. Daytime anchorage primarily — overnight only in settled N/NE conditions.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Calanques
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