Visits
Below you can find out about the main locations and the essential activities available from the Île d’Or campsite.
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Non contractual photo Markets from 08:30 to 12:00Monday: Salins d’Hyères , place des pêcheurs
Tuesday: Giens Peninsula, Place Saint Pierre
Wednesday: L’ayguade , avenue des hippocampes
Thursdays: Carqueiranne, centre of town
Friday: La capte, rue de la Darse
Saturday: Central Hyères, avenue Gambetta
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Non contractual photo Local cuisineBelow is a non-exhaustive list of Provençal dishes that will delight your taste buds! You can find olives in all their forms: olive oil, tapenade, aïoli…and numerous Provençal recipes like ratatouille, pistou soup, octopus stew, anchoïade and the famous bouillabaisse… You can even enjoy a glass of Côte de Provence rosé to accompany your meal…
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Non contractual photo Walking and cyclingTop up your energy levels and get away from it all!
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Non contractual photo La Badine beach400 m from the campsite – Giens Peninsula
A sandy beach with shallow waters, perfect for watching your young children splash around in the sea – you can walk a good distance out and keep your head above water. The coastal trail starts at the end of La Badine beach and leads to the jetty at Tour Fondue, opposite the island of Porquerolles. The walk is spectacular, and the countryside is breathtaking!La Badine beach is also a very popular spot for watersports fans.
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Non contractual photo Almanarre beach2 km from the campsite – Hyères
This 5 km beach extends onto one of the two tombolos connecting the Giens Peninsula to Hyères. This world-famous spot plays host to several major windsurfing and kitesurfing competitions every year. -
Non contractual photo Hiking400 m from the Île d’Or campsite, the coastal trail that skirts the Giens Peninsula begins. This walk, through pine forests and to the gentle song of the cicadas, will thrill nature-lovers. You can also explore the coves and treat yourself to a moment of relaxation as you dip your toes in the emerald water.
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Non contractual photo Horse-riding10 km from the campsite, the Palyvestre Ranch, a riding school, lets you take horseback rides into the countryside, along the beach, or anywhere you can watch the sun go down on the Côte d’Azur.
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Non contractual photo Village of Le CastelletThis beautiful mediaeval village, 52 km away, is perched on the peak of Le Castellet and looks out over the Provence countryside, dotted with vines and olive trees.
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Non contractual photo Divin’Giens Diving SchoolThe DIVIN’ GIENS diving schools offers a wide range of underwater activities.
The different diving areas, which range from 5 to 90 metres deep, will suit beginners and experienced divers alike. Visit the wrecks and meet their inhabitants: conger eels, moray eels and many others.
A genuine feast for the eyes!
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Non contractual photo Spinout – Surf SchoolYou’ll be fascinated by the sight of all the windsurfers’ multicoloured sails!
Spinout Open from March to November for anyone looking to discover Windsurfing or Funboarding, in Almanarre Bay, and enjoy the thrill of gliding across the water! -
Non contractual photo The Calanques at Cassis– 60 km-: Turquoise water, small beaches hidden between the cliffs and multiple shaded trails winding through the pines make this spot the perfect place for discovering the exceptional beauty of the 3 main calanques: Port-Miou, Port Pin and En Vau.
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Non contractual photo Port Grimaud(The Provençal Little Venice): Located at around 10 km from St. Tropez, this village is both a port and a riparian town.
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Non contractual photo Saint-Tropez– 50 km – The village of stars and artists is first and foremost a luminous Provençal village, with an exceptional ambiance. Worth seeing: the port, the beaches, the old town, the famous bell tower, the citadel and the St. Anne chapel, which offers a fantastic view over the Gulf of St. Tropez.
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Non contractual photo The island of Port-CrosNational park. A number of hiking trails criss-cross the island and offer you an opportunity to discover its landscapes, its garrigues and its peace and quiet. Worth seeing: the botanical hiking trail, dotted with a variety of Mediterranean flora and fauna, and the underwater trail.
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Non contractual photo Island of PorquerollesWhen you stay at the Île d’Or campsite, in Hyères on the Giens Peninsula, you can visit the wonders of the island of Porquerolles, such as the Lighthouse, the citadel, the St. Agathe fort, the famous museum of the sea, the botanical museum and the Fondation Carmignac gallery. Located right next to the Giens Peninsula, Porquerolles is the largest of the Îles d’Or islands in Hyères: it features spectacular sandy beaches and turquoise waters. The beaches at La Courtade, Notre Dame, Argent and Langoustier are the most famous ones.
Enjoy your stay at our campsite near to Porquerolles!
