Release date: 2024-03-20
The Vermeille coast, the most westerly of the French Mediterranean
On the edge of the Spanish coast, the Vermeille coast is the westernmost destination in the French Mediterranean. Easily accessible in half a day's sailing from Port Leucate, it will please you if you like wild and colorful landscapes. Here, from Argelès-sur-Mer to the Spanish border, via Collioure or Port-Vendres, the landscapes have always inspired artists. The small coves and fishing ports of the region will punctuate your sailings.
As a stopover, two towns in particular are worth a visit: Collioure, for its picturesque appearance, its narrow streets and its royal castle, and Banyuls-sur-Mer, for the quiet anchorage areas and the natural wines for which it is famous.
Discover the Vermeille coast from Port Leucate:
- Collioure: 20 nautical miles
- Banyuls-sur-Mer: 24 nautical miles
The Amethyst Coast, the most accessible from Port Leucate
The Amethyst Coast runs from Argelès-sur-Mer to the Rhône delta, in the Camargue. Good news, then, at the marina of Port Leucate, you will already be there! Before you set sail further afield, why not explore what's nearby? The sailing area is definitely worth it: beaches, unspoilt coasts, authenticity...
Only a stone's throw from Port Leucate, first of all, the group Port Adhoc will be happy to welcome you to Port Barcarès. You can stay there for an overnight stay, or for several weeks! You can also discover, from the Mediterranean Sea, the seaside and very touristic destinations of La Grande-Motte and Palavas-les-Flots.
Visiting the Amethyst Coast from Port Adhoc Leucate:
- Le Barcarès (Port Barcarès): 5 nautical miles
- Canet-en-Roussillon: 10 nautical miles
- Gruissan: 16 nautical miles
- Cap d'Agde: 32 nautical miles
- Sète: 43 nautical miles
- Palavas-les-Flots: 55 nautical miles
The Camargue coast, and the mouth of the Rhône
You probably know the Camargue Regional Natural Park, renowned for its wonderful natural landscapes. Glassworts, lettuce, ducks, herons, flamingos... By stopping off by motorboat or sailboat in this part of the Mediterranean, it's up to you to discover this magnificent site!
The towns of the Camargue coast are also particularly welcoming. Le Grau-du-Roi is a dynamic stopover, where you can enjoy both the attractions of the city and the beaches. Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, on the other hand, offers the possibility of an authentic stopover, to discover the culture and traditions of the coast. At the eastern end of the Camargue coast, a final stop will still be waiting for you: the marina of Port-Saint-Louis du Rhône, named Port Napoléon. At the mouth of the Roi River, in this other port of the group Port Adhoc, you will undoubtedly enjoy an unforgettable stopover.
Sailing from Port Leucate to the Camargue coast:
- Le Grau-du-Roi: 61 nautical miles
- Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer: 68 nautical miles
- Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône (Port Napoléon): 94 nautical miles
The Côte Bleue, or Marseille and its surroundings
From Marseille to Martigues, the French Mediterranean coast is known as the "Côte Bleue". This name was not chosen at random, and you will quickly understand it when you sail through the area: the waters are particularly beautiful! Carry-le-Rouet is the ideal stopover if you want to stay in a city on a human scale, in a centrally located port. In the surrounding area, you can easily explore some of the creeks. And then there is the city of Marseille: exciting to discover by motorboat as well as by sailboat, it will undoubtedly mark your cruise in the Mediterranean...
Reaching the Côte Bleue from Port Leucate:
- Carry-le-Rouet: 98 nautical miles
- Marseille: 106 nautical miles
The French Riviera, the most famous Mediterranean coast
The Côte d'Azur is a coastline almost 700 kilometres long, stretching from the eastern end of Marseille to Italy. It is also called the French Riviera. It is known worldwide for its very pleasant climate and the pleasures it offers in sailing.
A few cities on the French Riviera are a must-see if you are planning a cruise on the French Mediterranean coast:
- La Ciotat, 117 nautical miles from the marina of Port Leucate: if you are looking for a destination renowned for its Old Port, its beaches, and the possibility of water activities.
- Le Lavandou, 153 nautical miles from the port of Port Leucate: if you like seaside resorts with beautiful sandy beaches.
- Sanary-sur-Mer, 124 nautical miles: if you want to stop in a charming town, with small streets and a typical Mediterranean market.
- Toulon, 136 nautical miles away: to explore France's largest military port.
- Hyères, 144 nautical miles away: to moor near the Giens peninsula and the famous Porquerolles island.
- Saint-Tropez, 175 nautical miles from the marina of Port Leucate: if you are looking for a stopover where the nightlife is particularly lively.
- Saint-Raphaël, 180 nautical miles away: to make a stop in a quiet Mediterranean town, and to walk through picturesque districts.
- Cannes, 190 nautical miles away: to discover large hotels by the sea, and the locations of the famous film festival.
- Antibes, 198 nautical miles away: if you want to explore what is often considered the Yachting Capital of the Mediterranean.
- Nice, 205 nautical miles from Port Leucate: to discover the picturesque district of Vieux-Nice, or to stroll along the Promenade des Anglais.
- Menton, 215 nautical miles: to sail at the eastern end of the French Mediterranean coast, on the border with Italy.
The Port of Leucate, the dry port in the Mediterranean for your unit
As you can see, Port Adhoc Leucate is the best located dry port in the Mediterranean to explore the French coasts on the Big Blue: from the Vermeille coast to the eastern end of the French Riviera, you will have the opportunity to discover all the destinations from one of the 300 dry berths of our marina.
In Port Leucate, as a boater, you will have the assurance of a boat stored on racks, in a fenced and secure site. You will benefit from all the amenities on the port, including water and electricity terminals, and the free and unlimited Wi-Fi network . To facilitate your cruises in the Mediterranean, you will also be able to take advantage of the presence of many nautical professionals and a large technical platform.
Thanks to our qualified teams, our recent infrastructure and our high-performance handling equipment, we will put your unit in the water in less than 5 minutes, as soon as you want to go sailing.
Want to know more? Don't hesitate to contact the group Port Adhoc for more information!