The Îles d'Or (Golden Islands): Porquerolles , Port-Cros , and Le Levant , are located just off the coast of Hyères and opposite Bormes-les-Mimosas . These three islands boast dreamlike colors, translucent waters, and fine sandy beaches, all surrounded by stunning natural beauty perfect for hiking and cycling. Charming little harbors evoke a bygone era at sunset. It feels like being at the ends of the earth, yet only a few kilometers by boat from our port… Shall we take you there?
Porquerolles
A paradise island
Porquerolles Island is the largest and best-known of the Îles d'Or (Golden Islands). It stretches 7 km long and 2,5 km wide and boasts a diverse landscape . You will arrive at the port in the village of Porquerolles, a typical village offering quality shops and services. This is where your adventure begins.
On foot you can explore the 54 km of trails on the island, or by bike the northern tracks. From North to South, from East to West, from cliffs to coves and fine sandy beaches passing through pine forests and maquis , Porquerolles is full of different atmospheres.
Visit the most beautiful beaches on the island: Notre-Dame and its incredible panorama over a turquoise water like a lagoon, the silver beach to the sweet White sand, Or the Langoustier beach et
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A botanical island
Enjoy the fresh air in the Emmanuel Lopez garden , shaded by olive, laurel, and palm trees, then explore Villa Carmignac , a former Provençal farmhouse nestled in the hills above Porquerolles, where you can admire contemporary art exhibitions . Continue your artistic stroll to Fort Saint Agathe , which, in addition to hosting permanent and seasonal exhibitions , enjoys a remarkable location overlooking the island and the Hyères harbor. A few meters further on, you can visit the Moulin du Bonheur (Mill of Happiness ) seasonally , a typical Provençal mill restored by the Port-Cros National Park.
Port-Cros
A wild island
Port-Cros Island , designated a National Park in 1963, is the first terrestrial and marine national park in Europe and is the closest island to Bormes-les-Mimosas, just a 30-minute boat ride away . It is the smaller of its two sister islands, stretching 4 km long and 2,5 km wide, but is also the wildest and most unspoiled.
A preserved island
Its environment features steep cliffs and few beaches , but Port-Cros offers exceptional snorkeling excursions . Take the underwater trail of La Palud , a marked path that reveals, beneath turquoise waters, Mediterranean seabeds rich in Posidonia seagrass (a protected species), groupers, and multicolored wrasse.
The Levant
A bohemian island
The island of Levant, located east of the Îles d'Or archipelago , is 8 km wide and 2 km long. Only 10% of Levant is accessible , the remaining 90% being in a military zone.
The island has a small port, the port of Ayguade, where the shuttles dock. From here you can reach the Heliopolis naturist domain, known worldwide since 1931.
Porquerolles' little sister boasts lush vegetation , including the most beautiful strawberry trees in all of Mediterranean Europe, and like its two sisters, underwater landscapes guaranteeing the pleasure of diving.
Between walking on the coastal path and relaxing on the beach or in the village, the island of Levant will win you over with its tranquility and bohemian atmosphere!
