Boat trip to Porquerolles
Cast off for the most famous of the Îles d'Or, Porquerolles from Bormes-les-Mimosas - La Favière. Take a seat aboard our hybrid boatO₂, for a commented, comfortable and human-sized crossing : a more authentic and less crowded experience than the regular shuttles to the island of Porquerolles!
A crossing for Porquerolles in a hybrid boat with commentary ...
After passing Cap Bénat and the bay of Le Lavandou, you arrive at Porquerolles by Cap des Mèdes, the starting point of your guided sea tour along the island's northern coastline. Let us tell you all about its history, as you silently sail electrically on the turquoise waters of Plage Notre-Dame (voted Europe's most beautiful beach in 2015) and Courtade. Head for the island's port, where you'll disembark for a heavenly day's stopover.
... and a free stopover for the day on the Île de Porquerolles
Once on the island, take advantage of the village of Porquerolles , where you'll find shops and restaurants at the end of a small roadstead. Then set off to discover the pearl of the Îles d'Or. Follow its signposted footpaths, on foot or by bike. And finally, take advantage of the long, white sandy beaches for which the island is famous at Porquerolles.
The island of Porquerolles is the largest and most inhabited of the three Hyères islands. Its 30-kilometre perimeter makes it a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. The island culminates at the semaphore at 142 m. It forms an east-west arc, 7.5 km long and 3 km wide, covering an area of 12.54 km². The island of Porquerolles has many faces:
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- The north coast features magnificent sandy beaches bordered by vegetation and pine trees.
- The south coast, as at Port-Cros, is rugged and wild, dominated by cliffs that hide coves and inlets that are well worth a visit.
- In the center, cultivated plains with vineyards and plant collections from the national botanical conservatory.
Details of our day trip on Porquerolles
- Available fromApril to October and can also be done via Port-Cros (mainly in low season).
- Boat trip from Bormes to Porquerolles - Duration between 45 minutes (in high season) and 1h25 (in low season / via Port-Cros where you can also enjoy our guided tour).
- Electric ride with voice commentary between Cap des Mèdes and the village - about 20 minutes.
- Free stopover on the island of Porquerolles - Duration between 5h25 (low season / via Port-Cros) and 6h30 (high season).
- Crossing back to Bormes - Duration between 50 minutes (high season) and 1h15 (low season / via Port-Cros).
Adult: €44
Children aged 4 to 10: €37.50
(Free for children under 4)
INFORMATION
- Dogs are accepted on board at no extra charge. Dogs are allowed on the entire island of Porquerolles , with the exception of the beaches.
- We don't take bicycles on board, but you can rent them directly on the island.
- During the high season, the Var Prefecture regulates access to forest areas in the Var in the event of fire risk. Consult the information map for access to forest areas at risk, published every day at 7 p.m. for the following day.