France — Calanques National Park

Calanque de Sugiton

Sugiton

43°12.8'N 005°26.9'E

Depth

36m

Bottom

sand

Alarm Radius

60m

Holding

Fair Holding

Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius

60m

60m — small calanque. Fair holding. Max vessel length 24m (park rule). Day only in peak season.

About This Location

Calanque de Sugiton is one of the most popular hiking destinations from Marseille (the land trail from Luminy is 30min) and equally spectacular from the sea — narrow, intensely clear water, and wild vegetation on the cliffs. The national park allows anchoring for vessels ≤24m. Peak season rules restrict overnight anchoring in the designated zone. One of the few calanques where the land and sea overlap — hikers swim from the rocks as boats anchor below.

Protected From

N · NW · NE · E

Exposed To

S · SW

Anchoring Rules

Anchoring allowed
Yes
Anchoring fee
Free
Permit required
No

Restrictions: Vessels ≤24m only. Peak season (Jun 15–Sep 15): day anchoring only in designated zone — check calanques-parcnational.fr for current rules. 5-knot speed limit. No camping, no fires.

Hazards

  • !Peak season overnight restrictions — check rules before planning overnight stay
  • !Vessels >24m prohibited
  • !S/SW fully exposed — leave immediately if Libeccio or Marin forecast

Skipper's Tips

  • May and October are the finest months — hikers share the calanque from the land trail.
  • Underwater visibility can exceed 30m — exceptional snorkelling.

Facilities

Water Fuel Restaurant Provisions WiFi

Nearest provisions: Marseille (10nm)

Best Months & Season

April, May, June, September, October

April–October. Check overnight rules for current season. Day anchoring always permitted (≤24m).

Recommended Anchor Types

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