Port de Cap d'Ail
marina · Monaco · French Riviera
Port de Cap d'Ail is a marina on the coast of French Riviera.
The nearest town is Monaco.
Also known as Grottes de l'Observatoire.
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.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Nice: 170 restaurants, bars or cafés, 75 min by public transport (602)
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Chez Tonton) 120 m away
- Supermarket (Casino) 410 m away
- Train (Monaco - Monte Carlo) 1.5 km away
- Parking 60 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port de Fontvieille marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Marquet Beach cove · 1 NM by sea
- Plage de la Mala cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Plage naturiste des Pissarelles cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Port Hercules marina · 2.2 NM by sea
- Plage du Solarium cove · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of French Riviera by wind
More places – Monaco
- Plage naturiste des Pissarelles cove
- Marquet Beach cove
- Port de Fontvieille marina
Questions
Is Port de Cap d'Ail sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Port de Cap d'Ail sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
Can you spend the night at Port de Cap d'Ail?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.