From Hyères to Porquerolles From city to island
City and nature in harmony
A town of art and history set in a natural environment, Hyères is the departure point for the famous islands of Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant. Explore the city and the islands by their unmissable sites, immersing yourself in small paradises on land and sea, overlooking the Mediterranean open sea. In the narrow streets of Hyères, on the trails of Giens and Port-Cros, on the picture-postcard beaches of Porquerolles and Le Levant, you’ll enjoy an exotic journey under an azure blue sky.
Frequently asked questions
Is Villa Carmignac open all year round?
Villa Carmignac is open from late April to early November, every day except Monday.
What underwater species can you see on a dive at Port-Cros?
Girelle, saupe, petit sar, capon, moray eel, octopus… Nearly a hundred species inhabit the depths of the national park. Dive in Provence Mediterranean
Is the whole of Ile du Levant naturist?
The island’s distinctive feature is that 90% of it is occupied by a military zone, with the rest devoted to the Heliopolis naturist domain, the only part open to the public.
Are there any inter-island links between Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant?
Inter-island connections exist only between Port-Cros and Le Levant, and there are no direct links between Porquerolles and the other islands.
However, some boat operators offer tours and excursions combining Porquerolles and Port-Cros, departing from Bormes-les-Mimosas with Latitude Verte, from Le Lavandou with Les Vedettes des Îles d’Or, and from La Londe with Les Bateliers de la Côte d’Azur.
Finally, water cabs can take you from one island to another on request.