Visiting Calvi by yacht
When to come, where yachts anchor in the Gulf of Calvi, and what to see ashore.
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When to come
Highs and rain are Météo-France normals for 1991 to 2020. The season column is our own estimate.
| Months | Season | Average high | Rain a month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun to Sep | Peak | 26 to 30 °C | 8 to 59 mm |
| Mar to May, Oct | Shoulder | 16 to 23 °C | 41 to 79 mm |
| Nov to Feb | Off | 14 to 18 °C | 50 to 115 mm |
The station is at 57 m altitude, south-east of the town centre.
Where yachts anchor
Order 168/2023 makes these zones mandatory for vessels of 24 m and over. Yachts of 80 m and over also need an authorisation. The speed limit in the zones of order 157/2024 is 10 knots.
Revellata gulf
Mandatory anchoring zone between Pointe de la Revellata and the island of Spano.
Gulf of Calvi
Mandatory anchoring zone in the bay north-east of the port.
Circle for 60 m and over
A reserved zone of 100 m radius for boats of 60 m and over, in the bay east of the marina.
Paid mooring field
232 places on moorings, south of the commercial port. Privately run, VHF 8, April to October.
Corsica coast, 24 m and over
Order 168/2023 lists 13 mandatory zones, including the Revellata gulf and the Gulf of Calvi.
Order 157/2024 annex V, consolidated with order 177/2026, order 168/2023, and the Calvi marina website. Check the current orders before you arrive.
What to see
The Citadelle
A Genoese citadel of the 13th century on a rocky headland, with a 360 degree view of the town from the top, says the Balagne tourist office.
Marché Couvert and Port Calellu
Fruit, vegetables and regional products every morning, 8 to 12:30. Fish and producers on Sunday from 9:00 at Port Calellu.
Open Ladies Calvi tennis
4 to 11 April 2027 at the Tennis Club in Calvi, on the Balagne tourist office agenda.
Flights
Marseille and Nice
Air Corsica flies each route at least 1 return trip a day, all year.
Paris Orly
Air France and Air Corsica, at least 1 return trip a day, all year.
Other routes
Other mainland and European routes run in summer only. Check the airport schedule before you book.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Calvi marina: home
- Calvi marina: supplies and repairs
- Calvi marina: useful numbers
- Calvi marina: 2026 tariffs
- Calvi marina: 2026 port rules
- Les Ports Corses: Calvi, useful information at sea
- Les Ports Corses: Calvi, port services
- Les Ports Corses: Calvi, questions
- Les Ports Corses: Calvi, useful contacts
- Balagne tourist office: Calvi
- Balagne tourist office: agenda
- Météo-France: Calvi climate sheet
- Préfet maritime order 157/2024 (consolidated, 45 m and over)
- Préfet maritime order 77/2025 (anchoring duration)
- Préfet maritime order 168/2023 (Corsica coast, 24 m and over)
- Préfecture maritime: 2026 anchoring order list
- Calvi Sainte-Catherine airport: destinations
- Your Europe: documents for non-EU travellers
- FIN: ENIM and article L.5551-1 (2018)
- Yacrew: STCW courses in France
- OpenStreetMap data via Nominatim: place coordinates
- UKSA: superyacht salary guide
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