Plage de Palombaggia (Porto Vecchio)
Palombaggia · Porto Vecchio S coast
41°35.0'N 009°19.3'E
Depth
3–8m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Excellent Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m on white sand. Excellent holding. Mooring buoys in season. Open to E/SE.
About This Anchorage
Plage de Palombaggia is one of Corsica's most celebrated beaches — 1km of white sand framed by parasol pines and red porphyry rocks, with extraordinarily clear water. The anchorage is excellent on white sand with good Mistral shelter. Mandatory mooring buoys in season. Slightly more exposed to E/SE than Santa Giulia. One of the most beautiful anchorages in all of Corsica.
Protected From
N · NW · W
Exposed To
S · SE · E
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. DONIA required. Speed limit 5kt.
Hazards
- !SE/E exposure — leave if easterly swell builds
- !Very crowded Jul–Aug — arrive early or book mooring
Skipper's Tips
- →Considered by many sailors as Corsica's finest anchorage for sheer beauty.
- →Porto Vecchio town (4nm) has superb restaurants — Corsican charcuterie, brocciu cheese, and local wines.
Facilities
Seasonal beach restaurants and a famous beach club open Jun–Sep.
Nearest provisions: Porto Vecchio (4nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, September, October
May–October. Book mooring buoys early for Jul–Aug.
Recommended Anchor Types
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