Baie de Figari
Figari · Gulf of Figari
41°28.7'N 009°06.8'E
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
90m
Holding
Good Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
90m
90m on sandy patches. Good holding. Large gulf — excellent Maestrale shelter. Quieter than Rondinara.
About This Anchorage
Baie de Figari is a large, sheltered gulf 8nm W of Bonifacio — quieter than the famous Rondinara and offering excellent Maestrale shelter in a wild, undeveloped setting. Sandy patches between Posidonia provide good holding. Multiple anchorage spots within the gulf. A good choice when Rondinara is full or in peak Maestrale season when the deeper inner gulf provides maximum protection.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · E · W
Exposed To
S
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: DONIA app required — Posidonia widespread. Speed limit 5kt. Check for seasonal mooring regulations (may have been extended since 2022 island-wide rules).
Hazards
- !Posidonia widespread — DONIA essential
- !Maestrale (Strait Mistral) from NW — excellent shelter in inner gulf but allow extra scope
Skipper's Tips
- →The quietest of the S Corsica anchorages — excellent alternative when Rondinara is full.
- →Wild, undeveloped setting — the contrast with the crowded tourist bays nearby is striking.
Facilities
Nearest provisions: Bonifacio (8nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, September, October
May–October. Less crowded than famous S Corsica bays — excellent Maestrale shelter.
Recommended Anchor Types
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