A traditional Catalan fortified town, Port-Vendres is lively all year round because of its role as a port.
The marina of Port-Vendres is very popular with deep-sea sailors. It is mainland France a?s closest port to the countries of North Africa and the Balearic Islands and is a popular port of call for cruise ships.
While you're here, explore the marine reserve of the Côte Vermeille and its undersea treasures, ramble around Paulilles cove, go out sea fishing, hire a boat or fish from the promenade: all the pleasures of a seaside resort are on hand.
Berthing, mooring & anchoring Maximum Draught: 8.50m Maximum Length: 155.00m Number of basins: 1 Open water docks: 67 Open water pontoons: 200
Location & approach
Distance of neighboring ports Banyuls-sur-mer 4 miles
St Cyprien 7 miles
Port la Nouvellle 30 miles
Cap d'Adge 49 miles
Approach (day and night) de jour - par forts vents de NE à E houle et ressac très forts aux abords du Cap Béar. Accès du port difficile avant l'abri du Môle. Accès facile par temps maniable, houle brisante par vents de NW (ou tramontane) et du SW (ou d'aval), les plus fréquents à NE. Accès de nuit facile.
Approche de nuit
Feux d'entrée : Passe d'entrée : Môle abri (42°31',4N - 003°07',0E)Oc(3)R.12s11M ;Fort du Fanal (42°31',3N - 003°06',8E)Oc.G4s8M ; Balise du fort de Fanal (SE)Q.G.7M; Anse Gerbal (42°31,2 N-003°06,7E)Iso G.4s;Pointe des pilotes Fi.G4s, Pointe de la presque Ile FI.R4s
Alignement d'accès : 2 feux sc.b.à 198,5° sect.intense de 3° (196°-199°), 18M.
Tous les navires de plus de 45 m sont soumis au pilotage.
SHOM map: 7434 - INT 3188 Navicarte: 511
Environmental management
Bilge pumpsyes
Careening facilityyes
Wastewater suctionyes
Waste disposal pointyes
Collected wastes
Solid and liquid toxicsyes
Batteriesyes
Boat batteriesyes
Metalsyes
Plastic Bottlesyes
Glassyes
Uncontaminated paper & cardboard yes
Distress rocketsno
Waste oil, filtersyes
Technical areas Travelift: yes Travelift max. weight: 160t Crane(s): no On port handling: yes Out port handling: no Wedge launch: no Storage ashore: yes
Refueling station Gasoil: no SP98: no SP95: no GPL: no
Services to boaters Wi-Fi access: yes Wi-Fi rates: WIFI gratuit Medical facilities: yes Victualling: yes Marine hardware: yes Accommodation: yes Car Park: yes Showers: yes WC: yes Laundries: yes Disabled access: yes Washing-up basin: yes Electricity on pontoons: yes Electricity on docks: yes Water on pontoons: yes Water on docks: yes