Discover the marine world of Port-Cros National Park
Port-Cros National Park is said to be "insular, coastal and marine". This is a way of recalling the geographical characteristics and diverse aquatic influences that encounter there. It’s a world apart. A treasure trove of fragile, well-conserved ecosystems, to the delight of amphibious adventurers.
From the coastline to the open sea, from the shore to the depths of the sea, Port-Cros National Park is home to an unrivalled range of Mediterranean biodiversity which has been vigorously conserved for almost 60 years. The seabed of Porquerolles and Port-Cros Islands is renowned worldwide for its richness. Sea birds, groupers, sea turtles, whales and dolphins flourish in the geological features of the National Park, from the deep Stoechades canyon (-2,500 metres) to the secret coves of the rocky coastline via the pearly white beaches.
A playground to probe the unprobable
Nature and history lovers will follow in the footsteps of a grand and eventful past, stretching from Ancient Greece to the present day: remains of Greek commercial activity, marine or aerospace wrecks... Are you an experienced diver or a keen snorkeler? Do you prefer kayaking or paddleboarding? Or why not an exceptional boat, whether sailing or hybrid? In any case, outings labelled Esprit parc national - Port-Cros will guarantee you a breath-taking, authentic and respectful discovery of these enigmatic and preserved areas.
Take walking to another level from Palud Bay in Port-Cros
Located on the north coast of Port-Cros island, Palud Bay looks out onto the emblematic islet of Rascas. The small beach sharing the same name, shaded by tamarisk trees, is bordered by a reed bed. It is the starting point for the first underwater Mediterranean path created by the National Park. Access to this beach is via a former goat track: The Plants Trail. This terrestrial continuation of the Palud underwater trail is ideal for discovering the plant life of the island by crossing the scrubland.
Retreat to the private Jovat Beach in La Croix-Valmer
At Cap Lardier, Jovat Beach is one of the little jewels of this coastline. It is bordered by luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation where the three species of oak forest (Holm, Cork and Pubescent Oaks) and pine forest (Aleppo, Umbrella and Maritime Pines) are found side by side. Its turquoise waters reveal mesmerising seabeds. You can get a closer look at them by swimming the underwater trail of Crocodile islet, either alone or accompanied by a guide from the Gulf of Saint-Tropez Marine Observatory.
Take a Mediterranean cure on the Magaud cove in La Garde
Found in the commune of La Garde at the western end of the National Park, the Magaud cove is a typical Mediterranean coastal setting: rocky coves, pebble beaches, fishermen's huts, steep cliffs overhung by sloping maritime pines. A place that combines all conditions needed for discovering the sandy or rocky bottoms, the Posidonia meadow, but also the marine wildlife by swimming the underwater trail h of Magaud cove. Don't hesitate to be accompanied by a guide from the Naturoscope Association, your visit will be all the more enriching.
In the Port-Cros National Park
Vue
Port-Cros National Park
Aquatic outings
Palm hike Port-Cros and Porquerolles
1 Chemin du Bouvet
Giens
83400 Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aquatic outings
Snorkeling in the archaeological site of Olbia
Centre de voile de l’Almanarre
Route de l'Almanarre
83400 Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aqua hiking, kayaking, canyoning
Supervised kayak trip from the Tour Fondue
1 Chemin du Bouvet
Giens
83400 Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Boat trips
Discovery of the Golden Islands on board an old sailing ship
1 Chemin du Bouvet
Giens
83400 Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aquatic outings
Snorkeling at the Crocodile Islet Marine Trail
83420 La Croix Valmer
France
Port-Cros National Park
Boat trips
Hybrid boat trip - In the heart of Port-Cros National Park
Port de la Favière
Boullevard du Port
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aquatic outings
Snorkeling at Anse Magaud
Anse de Magaud
83130 La Garde
France
Port-Cros National Park
Diving
First dive day in the heart of the Port-Cros National Park
Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France
Port-Cros National Park
Diving
Diving day to explore the underwater world of the Port-Cros National Park
Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France
Port-Cros National Park
Boat trips
Day at sea aboard the catamaran Té Mahana
Port de la Capte
83400 Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Boat trips
Half day at sea on board the catamaran Té Mahana
Port de la Capte
83400 Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Boat trips
Sunset on board the catamaran Té Mahana
Port de la Capte
83400 Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aqua hiking, kayaking, canyoning
Stand-up paddle evasion - North coast of Porquerolles
Port de Hyères
83400 Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aqua hiking, kayaking, canyoning
Kayak trip around the Giens peninsula
Parking Presqu'île de Giens Ouest
83400 Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aqua hiking, kayaking, canyoning
Kayak trip around the island of Porquerolles
Quai Lélia Le Ber
83400 Porquerolles
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aqua hiking, kayaking, canyoning
Kayak trip between La Londe-Le-Maures and Le Lavandou
800 Boulevard Plage de l'Argentière
83250 La Londe
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aqua hiking, kayaking, canyoning
Stand-up paddle evasion - Beaches of Brégançon
Port d'Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aqua hiking, kayaking, canyoning
Stand-up paddle evasion - Around the Grand Ribaud
Port d'Hyères
83400 Hyères
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aqua hiking, kayaking, canyoning
Kayaking, In the footsteps of Murat
Plage de la Garonne
83220 Le Pradet
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aqua hiking, kayaking, canyoning
By kayak, Towards the Baou Rouge
Plage de la Garonne
83220 Le Pradet
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aquatic outings
Snorkeling at the Garonne underwater trail
Plage de la Garonne
83220 Le Pradet
France
Port-Cros National Park
Diving
First dive day to discover the rocks and underwater landscapes of the Bay of Cavalaire and the 3 Caps
Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France
Port-Cros National Park
Diving
Exploration dive day on the wrecks of the Bay of Cavalaire and the 3 Caps
Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aquatic outings
Day hike on the underwater paths of the Bay of Cavalaire and the 3 Capes
Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aquatic outings
Day hike around the island of Port-Cros
Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France
Port-Cros National Park
Aquatic outings
Half day snorkeling at Domaine du Rayol
Avenue du Commandant Rigaud
83820 Rayol Canadel sur Mer
France
Port-Cros National Park
Other stays
Sea and Coastal Education Course "Feeling and creating" /1
Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
France
Port-Cros National Park
Other stays
Sea and Coastal Education Course "Feeling and creating" /2
Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
France
Port-Cros National Park
Other stays
Sea and Coastal Education Course "Feeling and Creating" /3
Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
France
Port-Cros National Park
Other stays
Sea and Coastal Education Course "Feeling and meeting"
Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
France
1 Chemin du Bouvet
Giens
83400 Hyères
France

Centre de voile de l’Almanarre
Route de l'Almanarre
83400 Hyères
France

1 Chemin du Bouvet
Giens
83400 Hyères
France

1 Chemin du Bouvet
Giens
83400 Hyères
France
83420 La Croix Valmer
France

Port de la Favière
Boullevard du Port
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
France

Anse de Magaud
83130 La Garde
France

Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France

Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France

Port de la Capte
83400 Hyères
France
Port de la Capte
83400 Hyères
France

Port de la Capte
83400 Hyères
France

Port de Hyères
83400 Hyères
France

Parking Presqu'île de Giens Ouest
83400 Hyères
France

Quai Lélia Le Ber
83400 Porquerolles
France

800 Boulevard Plage de l'Argentière
83250 La Londe
France

Port d'Hyères
France

Port d'Hyères
83400 Hyères
France

Plage de la Garonne
83220 Le Pradet
France

Plage de la Garonne
83220 Le Pradet
France

Plage de la Garonne
83220 Le Pradet
France

Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France

Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France

Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France

Q04 quai patrice Martin
83240 Cavalaire sur Mer
France
Avenue du Commandant Rigaud
83820 Rayol Canadel sur Mer
France

Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
France

Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
France

Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
France

Port de Bormes-les-Mimosas
83230 Bormes-les-Mimosas
France