Baie de Beaulieu / Cap Ferrat
Baie des Fourmis · Beaulieu-sur-Mer
43°42.0'N 007°20.5'E
Depth
4–12m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
90m
Holding
Good Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
90m
90m on sandy patches. DONIA app required. Good Mistral shelter. Open to SE.
About This Anchorage
The Baie des Fourmis at Beaulieu-sur-Mer, sheltered by the Cap Ferrat peninsula, offers one of the most elegant settings on the entire Côte d'Azur — ancient olive gardens descending to the water, Belle Époque villas, and the extraordinary Villa Kerylos (a faithful recreation of a Greek island home). Cap Ferrat is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the world. The anchorage is pleasant in settled conditions with good Mistral shelter and sandy patches for anchoring.
Protected From
N · NW · W
Exposed To
S · SE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Maximum stay
- 3 days
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: DONIA app required — Posidonia throughout. Speed limit 5kt. No anchoring in the ferry channel.
Hazards
- !Posidonia present — DONIA app essential; €150,000 fine
- !SE/Marin swell enters the bay — leave if S/SE above F3
Skipper's Tips
- →The Villa Kerylos and the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild (Cap Ferrat) are unmissable cultural visits.
- →Monaco is 4nm E — day sail to the principality for the harbour and casino experience.
Facilities
Beaulieu village has excellent restaurants, cafés, and the Belle Époque casino.
Nearest provisions: Beaulieu-sur-Mer (1nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, September, October
May–October. Quieter than Cannes area — more exclusive atmosphere.
Recommended Anchor Types
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