France — Hyères Islands

Anse des Salettes (Port-Cros)

Les Salettes · Port-Cros E anchorage

42°59.9'N 006°24.4'E

Depth

410m

Bottom

sand

Alarm Radius

75m

Holding

Excellent Holding

Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius

75m

75m on clean sand. Excellent holding. Mooring buoys in season. Summer-only anchorage — exposed to SE.

About This Anchorage

Anse des Salettes on the E coast of Port-Cros is a marine park anchorage with pristine water and excellent holding on clean sand. The national park protection means the underwater ecosystem is undisturbed — snorkelling reveals grouper, moray eels, octopus, and abundant sea life. Mooring buoys operate in season. Slightly quieter than the more famous La Palud anchorage. Full national park rules apply.

Protected From

N · NW · NE · W

Exposed To

S · SE · E

Anchoring Rules

Anchoring fee
Free (outside season/zone)
Mooring buoy fee
€15–25/night (Jun 15–Sep 15)
Maximum stay
1 days
Permit required
No

Restrictions: National park rules — no fishing, no collecting. Mooring zone mandatory in season. 3-knot speed limit. Leave if SE develops.

Hazards

  • !Exposed to SE/S — summer daytime only; leave if SE above F3
  • !National park rangers patrol — all rules enforced

Skipper's Tips

  • The E side of Port-Cros is slightly less visited — marginally quieter than La Palud in peak season.

Facilities

Water Fuel Restaurant Provisions WiFi

Nearest provisions: Port-Cros harbour (1nm)

Best Months & Season

May, June, July, August, September

May–September. Daytime primarily. National park — enter with respect.

Recommended Anchor Types

SPADERocna

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