Baie de Rondinara
Rondinara · Cala Rondinara
41°29.6'N 009°16.1'E
Depth
3–8m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Excellent Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m on exceptional white sand. Excellent holding. Near-circular bay — outstanding all-round shelter. Mooring buoys mandatory Jun–Sep.
About This Anchorage
Baie de Rondinara is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful bays in the western Mediterranean — a near-perfect circle of white sand enclosed by granite headlands, with water colour ranging from emerald to deep turquoise. The near-circular shape provides outstanding all-round shelter. Mandatory mooring buoys apply Jun–Sep under the 2022 island-wide rules. Book in advance — the bay fills completely in July–August. Outside the mooring season, the sand anchorage is exceptional. 10nm NE of Bonifacio.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · W · E
Exposed To
S
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free (outside Jun–Sep)
- Mooring buoy fee
- €20–35/night (Jun–Sep)
- Maximum stay
- 2 days
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Mandatory mooring buoys Jun–Sep — no free anchoring in designated zones during this period. DONIA app required outside mooring zones. Speed limit 5kt within 300m of shore.
Hazards
- !Maestrale (Strait Mistral): S of Corsica the Mistral can reach 60kt — leave if any NW/Maestrale forecast
- !Crowded Jul–Aug: book mooring buoys well in advance — they sell out weeks ahead
- !Only S exposed — Libeccio or Sirocco from S/SE makes anchorage unsafe
Skipper's Tips
- →May and October: almost empty, water still warm, sand immaculate. The finest time to visit.
- →Bonifacio (10nm W): the most dramatic citadel in Corsica — 70m limestone cliffs, narrow port, ancient Genoese town.
- →The Strait of Bonifacio is the access route from the mainland — check weather carefully for 60kt Maestrale risk.
Facilities
One seasonal beach restaurant open Jun–Sep.
Nearest provisions: Bonifacio (10nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, September, October
May–October. Mandatory buoys Jun–Sep. July–August: one of the most sought-after anchorages in the Med — book early.
Recommended Anchor Types
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