France — Hyères Islands

Grand Langoustier (Porquerolles)

Langoustier · W Porquerolles anchorage

42°59.9'N 006°10.1'E

Depth

410m

Bottom

sand

Alarm Radius

80m

Holding

Good Holding

Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius

80m

80m on sandy patches. Good Mistral shelter. Open to S/SW — leave if SW wind builds.

About This Anchorage

Grand Langoustier at the western tip of Porquerolles is wilder and quieter than the famous Notre-Dame beach — fewer boats, magnificent rock formations, and the restored Langoustier tower (16th century). The anchorage is good in N/NW winds with the island providing Mistral shelter. DONIA app essential — Posidonia is widespread at the W tip.

Protected From

N · NW · NE · E

Exposed To

S · SW · W

Anchoring Rules

Anchoring fee
Free
Maximum stay
2 days
Permit required
No

Restrictions: National park rules — no camping, no fires. DONIA app required. Speed limit 3kt within 300m.

Hazards

  • !Posidonia widespread — DONIA essential
  • !Open to S/SW — leave if SW above F3
  • !More remote from provisions than Notre-Dame area

Skipper's Tips

  • Best Porquerolles anchorage for those wanting solitude — particularly beautiful in May–June.

Facilities

Water Fuel Restaurant Provisions WiFi

Nearest provisions: Porquerolles village (3nm)

Best Months & Season

May, June, September, October

May–October. Avoid SW forecasts.

Recommended Anchor Types

SPADERocna

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