Port Pierre Canto
marina · Cannes · French Riviera
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Port Pierre Canto is a marina on the coast of French Riviera.
The nearest town is Cannes.
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.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 0.8 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- St. Michael the Archangel Church: 18 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Bâoli) 190 m away
- Supermarket (Casino Shop) 620 m away
- Train (Cannes) 1.8 km away
- Parking 160 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Tamaris cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Port de Cannes - Vieux Port marina · 1 NM by sea
- Port de Mandelieu marina · 3 NM by sea
- Port de la Rague marina · 3.2 NM by sea
- Plage de l'Aiguille cove · 3.6 NM by sea
- Plage de la Petite-Fontaine cove · 3.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of French Riviera by wind
More places – Cannes
- Port de Cannes - Vieux Port marina
- Port du Mourre Rouge marina
- Plage Gazagnaire cove
Questions
Is Port Pierre Canto sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Port Pierre Canto sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
What is the seabed at Port Pierre Canto?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Port Pierre Canto?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.