TOUR OF TWO ISLANDS - Port Cros/Le Levant

PORT-CROS

Here nature expresses itself in complete freedom and rare or endangered species can be spotted.  Managed by the Port-Cros National Park, this is the only French marine national park This island is still the perfect place for those who want to get away from it all.

With a mask and snorkel you can explore its marked underwater trail and observe the marine flora and fauna, such as the brown grouper.

Thanks to the National Park’s conservation work, during a walk on the island you will discover southern species (holm oak, heather, rockrose, etc.), rare and protected species such as Jupiter’s Beard and Stoechas lavender, as well as a wide variety of fauna: birds, batrachians, etc. 

To see: the village, the marked underwater trail, Fort du Moulin, Fort de l’Estissac, Fort de  l’Eminence, Fort de Port Man.

LE LEVANT

An island of contrasts due to its status, Le Levant is simultaneously civil, military and... naturist. This unusual combination is successful, thanks to a spirit of mutual respect. The mild climate, crystal clear waters, rich and preserved vegetation make Le Levant an island on which people live in perfect harmony with nature.

The civil area, which accounts for 20 % of the island, consists of the village of Héliopolis and a nature reserve.

The military area (80 %) is not accessible to the public.

For naturist bathing only, the island has one small sandy beach (La Plage des Grottes) and one rocky beach (Le Bain de Diane).

To see: the village, the Arbousiers voluntary nature reserve, etc.