Calanque La Redonne
marina · Châteauneuf-les-Martigues · Provence
Calanque La Redonne is a marina on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Châteauneuf-les-Martigues.
It lies in Bay of Marseille.
Also known as Calanque Madrague de Gignac and La Dugue.
Côte Bleue calanque with a small harbour of fishermen's huts below the railway viaduct, daytime anchorage at the entrance.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north, north-east, east (levante), west and north-west (mistral) wind.
Partial shelter in south-east, south and south-west wind.
Swell can come in from south to south-south-west (188°–200°).
- 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
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (L'Auberge des Calanques) 90 m away
- Supermarket (Épicerie des calanques) 90 m away
- Train (La Redonne Ensuès) 210 m away
- Parking 300 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In south-east wind: Calanque de Niolon, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Calanque de Niolon, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Calanque de Niolon, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Calanque des Anthénors cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Calanque des Eaux Salées cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Calanque de Figuières cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Calanques de Méjean cove · 1 NM by sea
- Plage du Rouet cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Plage Fernandel cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Châteauneuf-les-Martigues
- Plage du Rouet cove
- Port de Carry-le-Rouet marina
Questions
Is Calanque La Redonne sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Calanque La Redonne sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
Can you spend the night at Calanque La Redonne?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.