Treasures of the Var coastline, the 3 îles d'Or in Hyères harbor are the jewels of this stretch of coastline.
Steeped in history and the vestiges of a rich past, they are also ideal for year-round excursions and hiking
- Porquerolles, the largest, with the most beautiful beaches, to discover on foot or by bike.
- Port-Cros, National Park, a paradise of underwater flora and fauna.
- Ile du Levant, a naturist paradise.
The legend
A legend recounted by Hyères writer Gustave Roux tells of 4 daughters of astonishing beauty, of whom the father, Prince Olbianus, was proud.
One day, as they were bathing off our coast, pirate sails appeared on the horizon.
Their father, aware of the danger, begs them to return to shore as soon as possible, but the unfortunate girls have strayed too far.
So, in despair, the father kneels on the beach and begs heaven to save his unfortunate treasures. A metamorphosis takes place.
The four daughters of Prince Olbianus felt their limbs transform, freeze, stiffen, petrify: they were changed into islands, and the one closest to the shore, already stretching out its weeping arms towards him, became the delightful Presqu'île de Giens.
Practical info :
Also available from :
- Bormes les Mimosas, La Favière. Departures for Porquerolles,Port-Cros from April to October, aboard the first hybrid-powered boat to respect the environment"Esprit Parc-National"https://www.latitudeverte.fr/
- Le Lavandou. Departures for Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levanthttps://www.vedettesilesdor.fr/
- Hyères. La Tour Fondue: departures all year round for Porquerolles.Port Saint Pierre: departures all year round for Port-Cros and Le Levanthttps://www.tlv-tvm.com/