Plage d'Argent (Porquerolles)
Argent beach · Porquerolles W anchorage
42°59.9'N 006°11.7'E
Depth
3–7m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
70m
Holding
Good Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
70m
70m on sandy patches. DONIA required. More exposed than Notre-Dame — daytime/lunch stop rather than overnight.
About This Anchorage
Plage d'Argent (Silver Beach) is the closest anchorage to Porquerolles village on the SW coast — a beautiful sandy beach with pine trees that is popular for daytime swimming. The holding is good on sandy patches but Posidonia is widespread and the bay is more exposed to SW/W than Notre-Dame. Best used as a lunch stop or afternoon anchorage rather than overnight. Excellent access to the village for water, provisions, and restaurants.
Protected From
N · NW · NE
Exposed To
S · SW · SE · W
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: DONIA app required — Posidonia throughout. National park rules apply. 3-knot speed limit. Short stays preferred — overnight only in settled E/NE conditions.
Hazards
- !Posidonia throughout — DONIA essential
- !Open to SW/W — uncomfortable in afternoon westerly sea breeze
Skipper's Tips
- →Use as a lunch stop or morning anchorage before the westerly builds in the afternoon.
- →Walk 1nm to Porquerolles village for the best provisions and bakery on the islands.
Facilities
Seasonal beach restaurant at Plage d'Argent (Jun–Sep).
Nearest provisions: Porquerolles village (1nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September, October
May–October. Daytime anchorage primarily. Overnight only in settled E/NE conditions.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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