Bassin des Amiraux
marina · Nice · French Riviera
Bassin des Amiraux is a marina on the coast of French Riviera.
The nearest town is Nice.
It lies in Baie des Anges.
Also known as Darses Charles-Félix.
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 1.3 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Maison F.) 130 m away
- Supermarket (Spesa Italia) 590 m away
- Train (Nice Riquier) 1.4 km away
- Parking (Parking Entrecasteaux) 100 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bassin Lympia marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Bassin de la Tour Rouge marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Port de la Darse marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Port de la Santé marina · 2.5 NM by sea
- Port de la Darse (anchorage) anchorage · 2.5 NM by sea
- Anse de Lilong cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of French Riviera by wind
More places – Nice
- Bassin Lympia marina
- Bassin de la Tour Rouge marina
- Port de la Santé marina
- Pointe Rompa Talon cove
Questions
Is Bassin des Amiraux sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Bassin des Amiraux sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
What is the seabed at Bassin des Amiraux?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Bassin des Amiraux?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.