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Port de L'Estaque

marina · Les Pennes-Mirabeau · Provence

Port de L'Estaque – marina, Les Pennes-Mirabeau
Photo: © Irønie, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Port de L'Estaque is a marina on the coast of Provence.

The nearest town is Les Pennes-Mirabeau.

It lies in Bay of Marseille.

Also known as Anse de l'Estaque and L'Estaque.

Shelter by wind direction

Sheltered from every direction.

NNEESESSWWNW
  • sheltered
  • partly
  • exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Port de L'Estaque for your arrival

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.

Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.

Ashore and services

Nearest services:

  • Restaurant (L'Étincelle) 100 m away
  • Supermarket (Arka Supermarché) 200 m away
  • Train (L'Estaque) 800 m away
  • Parking 190 m away

Nearby anchorages and ports

Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind

More places – Les Pennes-Mirabeau

Questions

Is Port de L'Estaque sheltered from the mistral?

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

Is Port de L'Estaque sheltered from the levante?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.

Can you spend the night at Port de L'Estaque?

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

Plan a voyage from Port de L'Estaque