Les Issambres (Baie de San Peïre)
San Peïre · Issambres anchorage
43°21.5'N 006°42.9'E
Depth
3–8m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m on sandy patches. DONIA app required to locate sandy areas. Good Mistral shelter but open to SE.
About This Anchorage
Les Issambres (Bay of San Peïre) is a quieter alternative anchorage between Saint-Maxime and Fréjus, offering a pleasant overnight in settled conditions without the July–August crowds of St-Tropez. Sandy beaches, small villages, and the dramatic backdrop of the Massif de l'Esterel provide a more relaxed atmosphere. Good transit anchorage between Marseille/Hyères and Cannes.
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 scattered throughout. Speed limit 5kt within 300m of shore.
Hazards
- !Posidonia throughout — DONIA essential; verify sandy patch before anchoring
- !SE/Marin swell penetrates from the SE — open overnight in S/SE wind inadvisable
Skipper's Tips
- →A good mid-passage anchorage between the Hyères area and Cannes — 20nm from each.
- →The Rocher de Roquebrune (red porphyry rock formation visible from the sea) is a useful waypoint landmark.
Facilities
Small beach restaurants at Les Issambres village, open May–Sep.
Nearest provisions: Sainte-Maxime (5nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, September, October
May–October. Avoid SE/Marin forecasts. Quietest anchorage in the region — good alternative in peak season.
Recommended Anchor Types
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