Vieux-Port
marina · Marseille · Provence
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Vieux-Port is a marina on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Marseille.
Also known as Vieux Port and Hôtel de Ville.
Historic harbour in the heart of Marseille, MuCEM, Fort Saint-Jean and Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
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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 1.7 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Abbey of St. Victor: 14 min on foot
- Marseille: 202 restaurants, bars or cafés, 15 min on foot
- Musée Cantini: 17 min on foot
- Open 13: 24 min by road
- Notre-Dame de la Garde: 38 min on foot
- Château d'If: 38 min by public transport
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La Nautique) 130 m away
- Supermarket (Lidl) 400 m away
- Metro (Sortie Vieux Port) 380 m away
- Parking (Vieux Port Hôtel de Ville) 230 m away
- Fuel at the quay
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Place aux Huiles port · 0.1 NM by sea
- Passe de la Pinède port · 0.4 NM by sea
- Port du Vallon des Auffes marina · 1 NM by sea
- Calanque de Ribole cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Anse des Bains de Mer Chauds cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Port de Banc cove · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Marseille
- La Poulidette cove
- Place aux Huiles port
Questions
Is Vieux-Port sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Vieux-Port sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
Can you spend the night at Vieux-Port?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.