Marinas, Harbours & Anchorages

On the Cote d’Azur there are numerous well equipped marinas and attractive islands and anchorages, though they are very busy in August. Corsica is much less developed, with few marinas, but many picturesque anchorages.

Tides & Currents

Mediterranean France has a tidal range of only about 0.3m, and currents are generally weak.

Weather

Cote d’Azur: south-easterly sea breezes are common in summer, force 3-5, though there may sometimes be daytime offshore winds. The northerly mistral is not common in summer.
Corsica: fresh westerly winds, often with quite strong gusts blowing down the valleys
on the east coast, and around the northern and southern tips of the island. The overview chart below right is for Corsica.

Charter bases

Cote d’Azur

Antibes and Port Pin Rolland are close to many famous coastal resorts, as well as quieter fishing ports and islands.

Corsica

Access to all parts of the island from Bastia in the north, Calvi and Ajaccio on the west coast, and Bonifacio in the south. For further information visit our Corsica page