The port of Macinaggio, which owes its name to the presence of numerous windmills, is the most important port in Cap Corse. It is located at the very eastern tip of Cap Corse, a peninsula in the northeastern part of Corsica. The port of Macinaggio lies within an anchorage well sheltered from winds blowing from the west (such as the Mistral) and from the southeast (the Sirocco).
In addition to its use for tourism, the port is also used as a fishing port. Port de Macinaggio offers 585 berths, 180 of which are reserved exclusively for vessels in transit. Mooring with mooring buoys is mandatory.
The harbor entrance faces north and is 35 meters wide, with a depth of 3.4 meters. Maneuvering into the harbor poses no difficulty either during the day or at night; however, access can be complicated when strong winds blow from the east.
There are many services available within the marina. Boaters can use 6 restrooms and 15 showers provided by the port. There is also a phone booth, a parking lot, and a laundry service. An ice vendor, a supermarket, bars, and restaurants are located in the immediate vicinity.
The docks are well-lit and equipped with outlets that provide drinking water and electricity. A trash collection service is available, and you can also arrange for your boat to be cleaned.
Security within the ports, both on land and in the water, is ensured by the 24-hour guard and video surveillance service.
The weather service is efficient: the weather report is posted inside the port office twice a day, every day. For Corsica, you can also visit the Meteoconsult website or download the free Météo Marine app on your smartphone.
The fuel station at the dock is open year-round. During the summer months, it is open continuously from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; during the rest of the year, it is open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and again from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Inside the harbor, the following services are available: engine repairs, electrical and electronic repairs, repairs to wooden, fiberglass, or steel hulls, and sail repairs. There is a slipway capable of handling vessels weighing up to 45 metric tons and a 2-metric-ton crane. Outdoor storage is available.
