Port de Carro
marina · Martigues · Provence
Port de Carro is a marina on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Martigues.
It lies in Golfe de Fos-sur-Mer.
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
Sandy beach.
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (Côte et Mer) 110 m away
- Supermarket (Spar) 1.4 km away
- Train (La Couronne Carro) 1.4 km away
- Parking 60 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Anse du Verdon cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Anse de la Couronne Vieille cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Anse de Sainte Croix cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Anse du Grand Nid cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Anse de Bonnieu cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- Anse de Laurons cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Martigues
- Anse de Bonnieu cove
- Anse du Verdon cove
- Anse de Laurons cove
- Anse de la Couronne Vieille cove
Questions
Is Port de Carro sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Port de Carro sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
Can you spend the night at Port de Carro?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.