Bassin Lympia
marina · Nice · French Riviera
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Bassin Lympia is a marina on the coast of French Riviera.
The nearest town is Nice.
It lies in Baie des Anges.
Also known as Darse Lunel.
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 1.4 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Terra Amata: 11 min on foot
- Nice Cathedral: 17 min on foot
- musée d'art moderne et d'art contemporain de Nice: 17 min on foot
- Nice: 170 restaurants, bars or cafés, 19 min by road
- Notre-Dame de Nice: 19 min by road
- musée Marc-Chagall: 20 min by road
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Smokemeat) 70 m away
- Supermarket (Spesa Italia) 390 m away
- Train (Nice Riquier) 1.1 km away
- Parking (Parking Port Lympia) 110 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Bassin des Amiraux 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 · 2.6 NM by sea
- Port de la Darse (anchorage) anchorage · 2.6 NM by sea
- Anse de Lilong cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of French Riviera by wind
More places – Nice
- Anse des Fossettes cove
- Port de Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat marina
- Bassin de la Tour Rouge marina
- Bassin des Amiraux marina
Questions
Is Bassin Lympia sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Bassin Lympia sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
What is the seabed at Bassin Lympia?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Bassin Lympia?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.