The Côte d’Azur is easily accessible with your own boat, starting from a berth based in Genoa.

With its blue sea and typical verdant and evocative landscape, the coastal stretch from Cannes to the Agay Anchorage is undoubtedly among the most fascinating areas of Mediterranean France.

The wonder that unfolds before you when reaching the Esterel coastline, with its promontories and forests, and the timeless charm of Croisette attract thousands of sea enthusiasts, drawn also by the numerous beautiful beaches that characterize it.

This itinerary covers approximately 10 nautical miles of coastal navigation with clear visibility, presenting no difficulties or orientation problems. However, it’s important to pay attention to several emerging shoals present in various parts of the route, so you should never navigate too close to the coast.

The journey begins in Cannes, an ideal starting point for the route that ultimately leads to the Agay Anchorage, with its characteristic streets and beautiful views. Le Vieux Port de Cannes can be a good choice for boaters, who can enjoy the centrally located berth, with good protection from the mistral and a fuel pump station.

Leaving the port, begin navigating southwest to cross the Golfe de la Napoule. To the south, you can admire les Îles du Lérins– Sainte Marguerite and Saint Honorat in all their splendor.
Crossing the Baie de Cannes offers a magnificent view of the Massif de l’Esterel.

In the southwest of the gulf, you reach Théoule-sur-Mer, with a fair number of moorings and several beaches adjacent to the port areas, which certainly doesn’t make them any less charming. Among these, Plage de l’Aiguille, southeast of the Théoule-sur-Mer port, is definitely worth considering – a stunning fine sand beach framed by red rocks and lush Mediterranean vegetation.

From here, you encounter a series of shoals, so it’s important to be cautious. Thanks to the La Vaquette marker, it’s easy to identify the areas requiring attention. Just south of the city ports, you reach Le port de la Figueirette, where you can moor in a quieter location with refueling service and a fine sand beach.

Leaving the Théoule-sur-Mer area and continuing navigation towards Agay, there are several interesting anchoring points. The first is the Calanque de Maubois, one of the most beautiful inlets of the Esterel coastline, offering protection from westerly winds, near the Cap Roux waterfalls. Continuing on, you reach the Calanque d’Anthéor, very popular in summer and visible from the sea thanks to an ancient aqueduct, offering good shelter from westerly winds and the mistral. From here, approaching Agay, be careful of the emerging rocks indicated by La Chrétienne marker.

At this point, you arrive at the gates of Saint Raphaël, in the Agay Anchorage, enclosed to the east by Pointe de la Baumette and to the west by Cap Dramont. At the bottom of the bay, the mooring area is organized with a pier where you can land with your tender. The bay is sheltered from westerly winds, mistral, and those coming from the east. Here you can enjoy incredible moments of relaxation immersed in crystal-clear waters and surrounded by fragrant Mediterranean vegetation.

There are several picturesque beaches, some sandy, others small and rocky, that will undoubtedly meet everyone’s preferences. The most central ones are those with the most services and are chosen by water sports enthusiasts. The plage d’Agay– in the central part of the bay- is well-equipped and very popular with tourists and locals during summer.