Calanque du Port-Fay (Porquerolles)
Port Fay · Porquerolles SE calanque
42°59.5'N 006°13.1'E
Depth
2–6m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
60m
Holding
Fair Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
60m
60m — tight calanque, limited swinging room. Fair holding on rock/sand mix. Summer daytime only.
About This Anchorage
Calanque du Port-Fay is a small, enclosed calanque on the SE coast of Porquerolles — crystal-clear water, dramatic limestone walls, and exceptional snorkelling. Can accommodate only 3–4 boats. Summer-only anchorage (open to S). Part of the Port-Cros national park marine zone. The limestone cliffs give a Mediterranean calanque atmosphere unique among the Hyères Islands. Used primarily as a lunchtime stop — overnight only in flat calm conditions.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · E · W
Exposed To
S
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: National park rules apply. No fires, no camping. 3-knot speed limit. Summer daytime only — fully exposed to S.
Hazards
- !Fully exposed to S — leave immediately if any southerly develops
- !Very limited swinging room — careful manoeuvring required
Skipper's Tips
- →Arrive early to be one of the 3–4 boats that fit. Spectacular snorkelling on the rocky walls.
Facilities
Nearest provisions: Porquerolles village (1.5nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
May–September daytime only. Never overnight unless perfectly flat calm and S forecast clear for 24h.
Recommended Anchor Types
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