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Revision as of 16:03, 17 January 2010
Iles d'Hyeres (France)
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Iles d'Hyeres
Situated around ten miles south of the town of Hyeres, which itself lies just east of Toulon, the Iles d'Hyeres have been justly described as the jewel of French Mediterranean cruising. Enjoying an almost sub-tropical climate, the islands are sheltered from the worst of the mistral and development has been carefully controlled to preserve the unique character of the whole archipelago. Ile de Porquerolles is the largest of the three islands and the most developed for tourism. Ile de Port Cros is smaller, largely undeveloped and completely traffic-free, since no cars or cycles are allowed on the island. It is also one of France's oldest national parks, which has helped protect its character still further. The third island, Ile du Levant, is largely off-limit to yachts, since most of it is occupied by French naval establishments and the small amount that isn't is a nudist colony. The anchorages around the islands - especially Porquerolles - are unrivalled in the Med except for the Maddalena islands of Sardinia and the anchorages of the Greek Aegean islands.
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Radio Nets
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Weather
The anchorages around the islands, which are mostly on the more shelving north coasts of the archipelago, are sheltered from most directions, although they would probably all become uncomfortable in strong northerly winds, with the possible exception of the small marina at Port Porquerolles, which is protected by a breakwater. In such cases, it may be wise to seek shelter in the marinas of Hyeres town or Le Lavandou.
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Approach is safe from all directions, though yachts are encouraged to pass well clear of the naval facilities on Ile du Levant.
Check-in facilities
In Ile de Porquerolles, visiting yachts berth either in the small marina if there is space or pick up one of the c. 50 mooring buoys provided. In Ile de Port Cros, there are c. 40 mooring buoys provided in the small harbour.
Ports and Popular Stops
Ports
 Port de Porquerolles |
 Port Cros |
Most yachts visiting Iles d'Hyeres for the first time tend to head first for Port de Porquerolles, where there is a small marina protected by a long stone breakwater and mooring buoys for some 50-60 yachts. The marina is often full, especially in high season, and most visiting yachts will find themselves using the numerous mooring buoys provided. Dues are collected each evening from all yachts on the moorings. Water and electricity are available in the marina and there are public toilets and garbage disposal bins ashore.
Visitors to the smaller harbour of Port Cros pick up one of the 40-50 mooring buoys provided. In high season, it is wise to arrive fairly early as the buoys are soon taken. There are also two small pontoon jetties, but depths here are unsuitable for all except small or shallow draught yachts. In any case, the pontoons are generally filled with local boats (in spite of appearances, around 45 people live on the island).
Anchorages
Baie du Langoustier, a sandy bay on NW side of Iles de Porquerolles, is one of the most popular anchorages, with clear blue water and good holding in sand. On the NE side of the island are two further lovely sandy bays, Baie de la Courtade and Baie de Notre Dame, where yachts can anchor outside the areas buoyed off for bathing.
On Ile de Port Cros the only alternative anchorage to the main harbour is the bay of Port Man at the eastern end of the island. The bay faces NE and would be untenable in strong winds from that quarter.
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