Baie du Langoustier

Baie du Langoustier is located in the northwestern part ofÎle de Porquerolles, abutting Pointe Sainte-Anne.

Porquerolles is part of the Îles d’Hyères and is a popular destination for yachtsmen sailing in the Hyères region, one of the most picturesque areas of the Côte d’Azur.
Its bays are protected by state regulation that aims to protect their ecosystem, and they are very famous among scuba divers for the beauty of their seabed.

The anchorage du Langoustier is well protected from easterly and southerly winds but, like almost all the bays on the island, it offers no shelter from the mistral wind. In that case, it is best to seek shelter in theAnse du Bon Renaud, one of the few spots on the island to offer shelter from all winds.

The bay is part of a promontory that is connected to the rest of the island only by a thin strip of land. This tongue of sand is also the only geographic barrier separating the bay from Port Faye and the dark sand of the Plage Noire du Langoustier in the southern part of the island.
Those who arrive at the Bay du Langoustier find themselves surrounded by red rocks and lush, typically Mediterranean vegetation.

The anchorage is also accessible for those coming from the mainland: one must consider a little more than 30 minutes of bicycle riding along one of the island’s scenic paths. You are allowed to anchor in the bay at least 100 meters away from the bay’s main beach.
The bay’s beach is the Plage du Langoustier, located at the westernmost part of the inlet. It is a sandy beach, wild and without any kind of service, but very picturesque, from which to enjoy the beautiful view of theÎle du Petit Langoustier to the left of the bay and- more in the distance- of the promontory of Giens.

The Bay du Langoustier area offers very few commercial activities. To find restaurants, bars, hotels and stores, one must approach the center of the island and the port area, about 4.5 kilometers away.

The Baie du Langoustier is a nice starting point for exploring the beauty of the Hyères area and the other islands in the Parc National de Port Cros, a protected area designed to protect the local fauna and flora.