Port Saint-Gervais
marina · Provence
Port Saint-Gervais is a marina on the coast of Provence.
The nearest town is Fos-sur-Mer.
It lies in Golfe de Fos-sur-Mer.
Also known as Carrefour de Saint Gervais.
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.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: harbour.
Ashore and services
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- phare de Saint Gervais: 4 min on foot
- Fos-sur-Mer: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 27 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant 260 m away
- Supermarket (Night Market) 780 m away
- Bus (Grande Plage) 390 m away
- Parking 260 m away
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Lafarge cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Le Grand Mur cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Plage de l'Ours cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Port de plaisance marina · 2.1 NM by sea
- Vigie Port-de-Bouc marina · 2.3 NM by sea
- Anse de Carteau cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Provence by wind
More places – Provence
- Anse de Carteau cove
- Lafarge cove
Questions
Is Port Saint-Gervais sheltered from the mistral?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north-west wind.
Is Port Saint-Gervais sheltered from the levante?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in east wind.
What is the seabed at Port Saint-Gervais?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Port Saint-Gervais?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.