Calanque de Niolon
port · Les Pennes-Mirabeau · Provence
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Calanque de Niolon is a port on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Les Pennes-Mirabeau.
It lies in Bay of Marseille.
Also known as Niolon.
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.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Pergola) 60 m away
- Train (Niolon) 140 m away
- Parking 190 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Calanques de Méjean cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Calanque de Figuières cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Port Abri marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Port de L'Estaque marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Port de La Lave marina · 2.4 NM by sea
- Calanque de la Chapelette cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Les Pennes-Mirabeau
- Base nautique municipale de Corbière marina
- Port Abri marina
Questions
Is Calanque de Niolon sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Calanque de Niolon sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
Can you spend the night at Calanque de Niolon?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.