Port de Porquerolles

Located in the northwestern part of the largest of the Hyères islands, Port de Porquerolles is the island’s only organized landing place.

The ports is naturally protected to the west by a rocky ledge and a breakwater to the east , which houses a floating platform for boat docking (676 berths available, half of which are reserved for visitors).

In addition, a buoy field has been set up in the harbor area for organized mooring for boats no larger than 13 meters.
Anchoring and anchoring with a dead body outside the buoy field area is prohibited.
Access to the island’s waters is allowed only for pleasure boats equipped with black water collection compartments.
The landing is well protected from southeast winds but, like most of the island’s coastline, offers no shelter against the mistral wind.

The port is the only organized marina on the island, but there is no shortage of bays and anchorages where it is possible to anchor freely, always respecting the regulations for the preservation of the environment, flora and fauna of the Parc National de Port-Cros, an entity created in the 1990s of which Porquerolles Island is an integral part.
Although the island is located within a nature reserve, its port is very busy in summer.

Local authorities urge boaters to watch out for any residual colonies of Taulerpa Taxifolia, the tropical killer algae that infests the area’s waters. Propagation of the plant is being monitored, but any sightings should be reported. In the event that remnants of the seaweed remain near the anchor, when setting sail, it is advisable to clear the anchor and not discard the plant back into the sea.

The ports of Porquerolles are dominated by the presence of the 16th-century Fort de Saint- Agathe perched among the hills.

The landing place is very conveniently located for reaching the real center of the island, where you can find stores, restaurants and a few hotels. Transit on the island is exclusively pedestrian.
By following one of the island’s paths through green forests and ancient forts, you can reach some of the island’s most beautiful beaches, wild, unspoiled and surrounded by beautiful pine forests. The closest are the Plage de la Courtade and the Plage de l’Argent.

Scuba diving enthusiasts will find the island’s crystal-clear waters an endless source of discoveries and surprises, thanks to the variety of underwater flora and fauna.

By renting a bicycle in the port area, it is possible to take a tour of the island and reach the smaller, more picturesque creeks in the southeastern part of the island.
Porquerolles is part of the Sanctuarie Pelagos, a European body created to safeguard cetaceans.

Close to Port-Cros and the Hyères Peninsula, Port de Porquerolles is an excellent landing point for exploring the beauty of the island.