Port Cros
marina · Île de Port-Cros · French Riviera
Port Cros is a marina on the island of Île de Port-Cros, in the French Riviera cruising area.
Île de Port-Cros is part of the Îles d'Hyères.
Also known as Port-Cros, Rade de Port Cros, Pointe du Moulin à Vent and Pointe de la Pomme d'Or.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, east (levante), south-east, south, south-west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in west wind.
- 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
Port Cros lies in the protected area Port-Cros National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Le Sun Bistro) on site
- Supermarket (Épicerie) 70 m away
- No fuel at this port, according to an official source.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In west wind: Baie de Port Man, 2.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Anse de la Fausse Monnaie mooring field · 0.4 NM by sea
- Pointe de Maître Angelin cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Baie de Port Man anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
- Plage du Cap Blanc cove · 4.6 NM by sea
- Calanque de la Tripe cove · 4.7 NM by sea
- Port du Pradet marina · 5.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of French Riviera by wind
More places – Île de Port-Cros
- Anse de la Fausse Monnaie mooring field
- Pointe de Maître Angelin cove
Questions
Is Port Cros sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Port Cros sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
What is the seabed at Port Cros?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Port Cros?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.