Bou Haroun
marina · Algeria
Bou Haroun is a marina on the coast of Algeria.
The nearest town is Khemisti.
Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Bouharoun: 12 restaurants, bars or cafés, 6 min on foot
- Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania: 42 min by road
- Tipasa: 63 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (fich) on site
- Supermarket 280 m away
- Bus 240 m away
- Parking (Port Bou Haroun) 90 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port de Chifalo marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Port de plaisance de Sidi Fredj marina · 14.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Algeria by wind
More places – Algeria
Questions
Is Bou Haroun sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Bou Haroun sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Bou Haroun?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Bou Haroun?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.