Publication date: 10/04/23 | Update date: 05/10/23
Marseille: a friendly, authentic and historic port of call
The city of Marseille is intimately linked to the sea, and has been since ancient times: in the 6th century BC, boats were already being built here! Since then, the city has continued to build on its links with the sea, to become France's leading cruise port and the fourth largest in the Mediterranean Sea.
Marseille's geographical location has always allowed the city to develop and trade via the sea. As a result, the city has become a multi-cultural place, yet one that remains authentic and friendly. One thing's for sure: the atmosphere here is atypical and definitely pleasant!
Marseille's Vieux-Port is one of the city's most emblematic sites. It's a must-see on any visit, as is the majestic Basilique Notre-dame de la Garde, overlooking the city. If you're planning a visit to the city, don't miss the Panier district, the J4 esplanade and the Musée des Civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée (MuCEM). And don't forget to try some of Marseille's culinary specialties, such as the famous bouillabaisse, a traditional fish soup.
The Marseille area: a condensed blend of nature and biodiversity
While Marseille's city center boasts many historic buildings that bear witness to the city's rich past, the surrounding area is also full of beautiful natural destinations to explore by boat. If you're planning a cruise in the area, you'll be able to enjoy magnificent sailing and anchorage areas. Another major advantage is that, with a relatively large number of ports of call, it's unlikely that you'll find yourself saturated with motorboats or sailboats!
Here are some of our recommendations for preparing your shipping route near Marseille:
- Discover If and its castle, facing the Vieux Port (Old Harbour), then the Frioul islands: Ratonneau, Pomègues and Tiboulen. A change of scenery guaranteed, in this archipelago just a stone's throw from Marseille!
- Set course for the coastal town of Cassis, renowned for its calanques and remarkable rocky coastline.
- Visit the island of Porquerolles, where you can enjoy a pleasant mooring and promenade, abundant flora and fauna, and superb white sand beaches.
- Explore the island of Les Embiez: a popular destination offering crystal-clear waters ideal for swimming and diving.
Port Napoléon Port Barcarès and Port Leucate 3 marinas to explore Marseille
Looking for a port of departure or a port of call near Marseille to explore the destination? The Port Adhoc group welcomes Mediterranean yachtsmen in three ports: Port NapoléonPort Adhoc Leucate, and Port Barcarès.
Marinas Port Adhoc, near the city of Marseille
In the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur region, Port Napoléon is the Port Adhoc group marina closest to Marseille. It takes only 25 nautical miles to reach the city! The marinas Port Adhoc Leucate and Port Barcarès, both just over 100 nautical miles from Marseille, are also interesting options for discovering Marseille's waters and, more extensively, the whole Mediterranean Sea by motorboat or sailboat.
High-capacity ports offering a wide range of services
In each of our harbours, you can moor your boat for a short or long time:
Port Napoléon in Port Saint Louis du Rhône
First marina near Marseille, Port Napoléon offers 215 berths afloat and can accommodate up to 1,000 boats ashore.
Port Barcarès on the Amethyst Coast
The Port Barcarès marina offers more than 1,800 berths on a yearly-basis. 30 berths are dedicated for visitors.
Port Leucate, a dry port a few kilometers from Le Barcarès
Our third Port Adhoc marina in the Mediterranean, Port Leucate is dedicated to motorboats under 9m. It gives you the opportunity to leave your boat ashore, on racks, with a no-appointment, unlimited handling service.
All of the Port Adhoc group's harbour facilities offer boaters a wide range of services: water, gas, electricity and fuel supplies, boat maintenance, repair and winterization facilities, access to a technical area, sanitary facilities, a supermarket, specialized stores, on-site bars and restaurants, and accommodation solutions...
Visit the dedicated webpage to our different marinas to see the full range of services on offer!
A possible starting point for more distant destinations
Don't forget: Port Adhoc marinas in the Mediterranean Sea can also be used to sail to other popular French cities such as Montpellier and Toulon, to the island of Corsica, or to more distant foreign destinations such as the Balearic archipelago or Sardinia.
Have you found a marina near Marseille that meets your expectations? Don't wait any longer, and contact us now to reserve your mooring place with the Port Adhoc group!
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