La Darse Marina
About 10 nautical miles from Monaco, the deepwater bay at Villefranche has a small capacity marina which can accept yachts up to 34m. There are 540 moorings with a maximum draught of 4m and 5 superyacht berths.
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There are only two ports in Monaco: the huge (and hugely glamorous) Port Hercule, and the charming Port Fontvieille.
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About 10 nautical miles from Monaco, the deepwater bay at Villefranche has a small capacity marina which can accept yachts up to 34m. There are 540 moorings with a maximum draught of 4m and 5 superyacht berths.
Port des Fourmis is a small and extremely picturesque marina located in the lovely town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, only 7kms from Nice. Beaulieu has two marinas; see here for information on the larger Port de Beaulieu.
Due to its very close proximity to Monaco, Cap d’Ail is an excellent choice for those unable to find a berth in Monaco or those who would prefer a quieter marina away from the hustle and bustle of Monte Carlo. The marina is in French territory, but can only be accessed by road via Monaco.
Fontvieille is the smaller of the two Monaco marinas, nestled right in the residential area of the Monegasque suburb of Fontvieille (You can find the listing for the larger Port Hercule here)
Menton is a beautiful town on the Italian border only 4 miles from Monaco, and boasts two very good marinas. This information is for Port de Menton Garavan; for the Port Municipal de Menton (Vieux Port), please click here.
The Port da Silva at Eze is a tiny marina normally restricted to residents’ boats. It’s a gorgeous spot, tucked away in the corner of Cap Roux, within 5km of Monaco.
The pretty town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer is only a short cruise from Monaco in the direction of Nice, and Port de Beaulieu is the larger of its two marinas. (Information for Port de Fourmis)
St Jean Cap Ferrat is an exclusive part of the Riviera, and you’ll be docking your boat in the shadow of some very grand villas at the marina here. Port Saint Jean Cap Ferrat is a small-to-medium sized marina within a 7 nautical mile cruise of Monaco.
Menton is a beautiful town on the Italian border only 4 miles from Monaco, and boasts two very good marinas with some of the lowest pricing on the entire Riviera. This information is for the Port Municipal de Menton; for the bigger Port de Menton Garavan, please click here.
Port Hercule is the larger (and infinitely more famous) of the two marinas in Monaco. For the smaller Port de Fontvieille, click here.