Port Gardian

marina · Languedoc-Roussillon

Port Gardian is a marina on the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon.

The nearest town is Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer.

It lies in Golfe de Beauduc.

Also known as Plage des Arènes.

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north, north-east, west and north-west (mistral) wind.

Partial shelter in south-west wind.

No shelter in east (levante), south-east and south wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.

Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-west (108°–204°).

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.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.

Good holding.

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Port Gardian lies in the protected area Camargue Regional Natural Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Beach within 300 m.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.

Within reach:

Nearest services:

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.

No. It is exposed in east wind.

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding.

Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.