Porquerolles is the largest and most beautiful of the Îles d’Hyères, a green and idyllic island lying off the Var coast between Toulon and Saint-Tropez. Protected as a national park and blessed with dazzling white-sand beaches and clear turquoise water, it offers one of the loveliest and most unspoilt anchorages in the south of France.
Much of the island is a protected national park, safeguarding fragrant pine forests, vineyards and a coastline of stunning beaches and clear coves. Its northern shore boasts long stretches of fine white sand lapped by brilliant turquoise water, while the wilder southern coast offers dramatic cliffs and hidden bays.
The island’s charming little village, gathered around a shady square with cafes and a small harbour, has a relaxed, almost tropical atmosphere, entirely free of cars. Bicycles and walking trails are the way to explore its beaches, vineyards and pine woods.
Ashore, the island offers excellent local wine, relaxed dining and a genuinely peaceful, natural atmosphere, a world away from the glamour of the nearby coast. Its unspoilt beauty is exceptional.
With its white-sand beaches, pine woods and turquoise water, Porquerolles is an idyllic French island escape. Guests can anchor off dazzling beaches, explore a protected national park and enjoy the unspoilt, tranquil beauty of this beautiful Mediterranean island.
