Port du Vallon des Auffes
marina · Marseille · Provence
Port du Vallon des Auffes
Calanque de RibolePort de BancVieux-PortPlace aux HuilesAnse des Bains de Mer ChaudsPort du Vallon des Auffes is a marina on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Marseille.
It lies in Bay of Marseille.
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.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Beau Rivage) on site
- Supermarket (U Utile) 350 m away
- Bus (Vallon des Auffes) on site
- Parking 60 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Calanque de Ribole cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Port de Banc cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Vieux-Port marina · 1 NM by sea
- Place aux Huiles port · 1 NM by sea
- Anse des Bains de Mer Chauds cove · 1 NM by sea
- Passe de la Pinède port · 1.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Marseille
- Place aux Huiles port
- Port des Goudes marina
- Anse de la Maronaise cove
- Anse des Bains de Mer Chauds cove
Questions
Is Port du Vallon des Auffes sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Port du Vallon des Auffes sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
Can you spend the night at Port du Vallon des Auffes?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.