Port de la Madrague
marina · Marseille · Provence
Port de la Madrague is a marina on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Marseille.
It lies in Bay of Marseille.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east (levante), south-east, south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north, north-east and north-west (mistral) wind.
Swell can come in from north to north (352°–360°).
- 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 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Port de la Madrague lies in the protected area Calanques National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Chez Aldo) 80 m away
- Supermarket (Vival) 210 m away
- Bus (Madrague de Montredon) 220 m away
- Parking 120 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 north wind: Service du Pilotage, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port des Goudes, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Service du Pilotage, 2.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port des Goudes marina · 1 NM by sea
- Anse de la Maronaise cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Service du Pilotage port · 2.1 NM by sea
- Baie du Grand Soufre cove · 2.8 NM by sea
- Port du Frioul marina · 2.9 NM by sea
- Calanque du Pilot cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Marseille
Questions
Is Port de la Madrague sheltered from the mistral?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-west wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Service du Pilotage, 2.1 NM by sea.
Is Port de la Madrague sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
Can you spend the night at Port de la Madrague?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.