{"id":13311,"date":"2024-11-25T12:22:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T11:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/blog\/lile-de-port-cros-et-sa-richesse-naturelle\/"},"modified":"2025-01-31T11:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T10:57:12","slug":"island-of-port-cros-and-its-natural-wealth","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/blog\/island-of-port-cros-and-its-natural-wealth\/","title":{"rendered":"Port Cros and its natural wealth"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"fildariane\"><a class=\"fildariane__item\" href=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/\">Acampa<\/a><span class=\"fc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"><!--! Font Awesome Pro 6.4.2 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2023 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M267.3 244.7c6.2 6.2 6.2 16.4 0 22.6l-160 160c-6.2 6.2-16.4 6.2-22.6 0s-6.2-16.4 0-22.6L233.4 256 84.7 107.3c-6.2-6.2-6.2-16.4 0-22.6s16.4-6.2 22.6 0l160 160z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"fildariane__item\">Port Cros and its natural wealth<\/span><\/nav><a class=\"fildariane__item retour\" href=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/\"\"><span class=\"fc-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\"><!--! Font Awesome Pro 6.4.2 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license (Commercial License) Copyright 2023 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M7.4 273.4C2.7 268.8 0 262.6 0 256s2.7-12.8 7.4-17.4l176-168c9.6-9.2 24.8-8.8 33.9 .8s8.8 24.8-.8 33.9L83.9 232 424 232c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24s-10.7 24-24 24L83.9 280 216.6 406.6c9.6 9.2 9.9 24.3 .8 33.9s-24.3 9.9-33.9 .8l-176-168z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Back to home page<\/a>\n\n\n<h1>The island of Port-Cros and its natural wealth<\/h1>\n\n<div class=\"columns\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><p>The town of Hy\u00e8res offers an ever-increasing variety of splendid places and landscapes. Port-Cros Island is one of them! <\/p><p>Also known as &#8220;the pearl of the Golden Isles&#8221; and located around 30 minutes by boat from the campsite, Port-Cros is the most unspoilt and wildest of the three Hy\u00e8res islands: Port-Cros, Ile du Levant and Porquerolles. With its extraordinary flora and fauna, nature lovers can&#8217;t help but admire this natural wealth. <\/p><p>We&#8217;ve selected a few activities and places for you to discover for a complete change of scenery!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item ombre\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/port-cros-navettes-1-768x355-1-420x355.jpeg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/port-cros-navettes-1-768x355-1.jpeg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/port-cros-navettes-1-768x355-1.jpeg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/port-cros-navettes-1-768x355-1.jpeg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/port-cros-navettes-1-768x355-1.jpeg.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/port-cros-navettes-1-768x355-1-420x355.jpeg.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><p>Photo credit: Hy\u00e8res tourisme<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2>THE PORT<\/h2>\n\n<p>When you arrive at this incredible harbor cove, with your backpack and hiking boots, you&#8217;ll be overwhelmed by the beauty and diversity of the island. The South Sea port, with its fishermen&#8217;s cottages and restaurants, is an excellent starting point for excursions. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"columns reverse-mob\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item ombre gauche\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9350004-diaporama-703x420-300x179-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9350004-diaporama-703x420-300x179-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9350004-diaporama-703x420-300x179-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9350004-diaporama-703x420-300x179-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9350004-diaporama-703x420-300x179-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9350004-diaporama-703x420-300x179-1.jpg.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><p>Photo credit: Hy\u00e8res tourisme<\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h2>THE BEACHES<\/h2><h3>South Beach  <\/h3><p>Around 30 minutes away is the Plage du Sud, the closest beach to the port. Every year, this is Port-Cros&#8217; busiest seafront, offering a breathtaking view of a magnificent blend of colors and the Pointe de la Malalongue. <\/p><p>The perfect place to take a break and enjoy a moment of gentle relaxation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h3>  La Palud beach  <\/h3><p>La Palud beach can be reached in around 45 minutes from the village of Port-Cros. Lightly shaded and bordered by a reedbed, it&#8217;s the perfect spot for a short lunch break. <\/p><p>It&#8217;s also the starting point for an underwater trail. Pull out your flippers and snorkels and embark on a 30-minute hike off the coast to discover the underwater flora and fauna. Let yourself be amazed by this natural wealth!  <\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item ombre\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9346403-diaporama-scaled-768x512-1-420x420.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9346403-diaporama-scaled-768x512-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9346403-diaporama-scaled-768x512-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9346403-diaporama-scaled-768x512-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9346403-diaporama-scaled-768x512-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9346403-diaporama-scaled-768x512-1-420x420.jpg.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns reverse-mob\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item ombre gauche\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/plage-de-port-man-port-cros-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/plage-de-port-man-port-cros-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/plage-de-port-man-port-cros-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/plage-de-port-man-port-cros-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/plage-de-port-man-port-cros-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/plage-de-port-man-port-cros-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><p>Photo credit: Hy\u00e8res tourisme<\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h3>  Port Man beach  <\/h3><p>Port Man beach is the furthest from the village of Port-Cros, but still the largest. Only a 2-hour walk away, it features a bay that provides protection from the mistral wind. <\/p><p>Thanks to its fort at the tip of the island and its pontoon in the middle of translucent water, this is a place of natural charm!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h2>THE STRENGTHS<\/h2><h3>Fort de l&#8217;Estissac  <\/h3><p>Fort de l&#8217;Estissac, about a 45-minute walk from the port, is one of Port-Cros&#8217;s landmarks. If you have the chance to visit it on your next visit to the island, make the most of it, as it&#8217;s a monument steeped in history! <\/p><p>Listed in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments, it dominates the north of the island of Port-Cros and boasts an incredible view of the Hy\u00e8res harbor.<\/p><p>During the summer vacations, you can enjoy a wide range of guided tours. Tours depart from the Maison de Parc. The Fort de l&#8217;Estissac also hosts a free exhibition.  <\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item ombre\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fort-de-l-estissac-2_0-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fort-de-l-estissac-2_0-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fort-de-l-estissac-2_0-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fort-de-l-estissac-2_0-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fort-de-l-estissac-2_0-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/fort-de-l-estissac-2_0-300x200-1.jpg.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"columns reverse-mob\" style=\"align-items:center;\"><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><div class=\"gallery\"><figure class=\"gallery__item ombre gauche\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ile-portcros-1-420x272.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 210px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ile-portcros-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 420px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ile-portcros-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 850px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ile-portcros-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 1024px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ile-portcros-1.jpg.webp\" media=\"(min-width: 1025px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ile-portcros-1-420x272.jpg.webp\" width=\"420\" height=\"210\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div><p>Photo credit: Hy\u00e8res tourisme<\/p><\/div><div class=\"columns__item\" style=\"align-self:center;\"><h2>THE HIKES<\/h2><p>The island is a dream destination for adventurers and nature lovers. Port-Cros offers a wide range of hikes, from 30 minutes to 7 hours, to discover the many enduring species and flora typical of southern France. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p id=\"13034\">As you can see, Port-Cros boasts a diversity of natural landscapes just a few minutes away from the <a href=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/international\/welcome\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"international\" data-id=\"13034\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camping International****<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Plan a day on the pearl of the \u00celes d&#8217;Or for a unique and enriching experience. With its turquoise waters and postcard-perfect scenery, you won&#8217;t be disappointed! <\/p>\n\n<p id=\"13028\"><a href=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/international\/accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"international\" data-id=\"13028\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book your next stay at Camping International****<\/a> to spend some quality time in Port-Cros.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Other articles to read to prepare your stay in Port Cros<\/h2>\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/tourism\/port-cros\/\" data-type=\"tourisme\" data-id=\"12368\">Port-Cros island<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/blog\/island-of-port-cros-and-its-natural-wealth\/\" data-type=\"blog\" data-id=\"13311\">Discover the island of Port-Cros<\/a>\n<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/acampa-vacances.com\/en\/blog\/discover-the-exceptional-underwater-biodiversity-of-port-cros-national-park\/\" data-type=\"blog\" data-id=\"13493\">Discover the exceptional underwater biodiversity of Port-Cros National Park<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The island of Port-Cros and its natural wealth The town of Hy\u00e8res offers an ever-increasing variety of splendid places and landscapes. 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