Port de Girolata
marina · Girolata · Corsica
Port de Girolata is a marina on the coast of Corsica.
The nearest town is Girolata.
It lies in Gulf of Girolata.
Also known as Girolata.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, east (levante), west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in south-east, south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 1.3 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south-south-west (164°–200°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Cabane du berger) 90 m away
- Supermarket (Chez Marine) 120 m away
- No fuel at this port, according to an official source.
- Port de Girolata (mouillage organisé sur bouées) · Book online at www.resaportcorse.com
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Cala di Tuara, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cove near Vistale, 5.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Ficaghjola, 5.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Golfe de Girolata cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cala di Tuara cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Anse de Cala Vecchia cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Punta Muchillina cove · 3.5 NM by sea
- Cala di Gattaghia cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Baie de Solana cove · 4.9 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Corsica by wind
More places – Girolata
- Golfe de Girolata cove
- Cala di Tuara cove
- Anse de Cala Vecchia cove
Questions
Is Port de Girolata sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Port de Girolata sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
What is the seabed at Port de Girolata?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Port de Girolata?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.