Port-Cros National Park
Port-Cros National Park, Marine national park in Hyères, France.
Port-Cros National Park spans 1700 hectares of land and 2900 hectares of marine area, containing small islets, capes, coves, and underwater meadows along the Mediterranean coast.
Established in 1963 as France's first marine park, Port-Cros features Roman ruins, military forts, and thirty shipwrecks that document centuries of maritime history.
The park maintains the National Mediterranean Botanical Conservatory of Porquerolles, dedicated to protecting wild flora and Mediterranean fruit varieties native to the region.
Visitors can explore 180 kilometers of coastal paths, fourteen interpretation trails, and nine underwater routes designed for observing marine life in their natural habitat.
The protected waters contain eight species of dolphins, diverse grouper populations, and extensive Posidonia seagrass meadows growing in deep submarine canyons.
Location: Hyères
Inception: December 14, 1963
Website: http://portcros-parcnational.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.00417,6.39528
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
The French Riviera contains numerous sites beyond the main tourist routes. From medieval hilltop villages to seaside forts, from art museums to natural parks - the region maintains many authentic locations. Walking trails lead through limestone cliffs and coastal paths with Mediterranean Sea views. Historic villas and castles display architecture from different periods, while museums protect the region's cultural heritage.
France contains protected areas with diverse landscapes and ecosystems. The national parks include alpine regions with peaks exceeding 3000 meters, glaciers and mountain lakes, Mediterranean coastlines with limestone cliffs and marine reserves, and island zones with underwater trails. Regional nature parks feature volcanic areas with 80 extinct volcanoes, extensive wetlands with thousands of ponds hosting over 200 bird species, moorland landscapes in the Ardennes, and coastal zones with lagoons and salt marshes. These protected areas shelter ibex, chamois, marmots, lynx and birds of prey. Visitors find marked hiking trails, historic villages and traditional farming operations.
French national parks feature natural landscapes with mountains, glaciers, lakes and forests. The parks are home to diverse wildlife and plant species. Visitors can hike, watch birds and explore nature. The parks extend from the Alps to the Mediterranean coast.
Fort de Brégançon
11.5 km
La Tour Fondue, Hyères
19.7 km
Fort du Grand Langoustier
18.8 km
Phare de Porquerolles
15.6 km
Château Sainte-Agathe
15.4 km
Fort de Port-Man
2.3 km
Monastère orthodoxe Sainte-Marie
14 km
Fort du Moulin
1.4 km
Église Sainte-Anne de Porquerolles
15.6 km
Batterie des Mèdes
12.8 km
National Mediterranean Botanical Conservatory of Porquerolles
16.3 km
Fort de l'Estissac
1.2 km
Fort de l'Éminence
759 m
Fort de l'Alycastre
14.2 km
Calanque du Brégançonnet
17.5 km
Première Courtade
15 km
Notre-Dame Beach
13.2 km
Plage du Bouvet
18.9 km
Plage de la Reine Jeanne
10.9 km
Plage du Lequin
14.5 km
Scenic viewpoint
19.7 km
Plage du sud
1.8 km
Plage d'Argent
16.9 km
Plage de Port-Manh
1.5 km
Plage de la galère
11 km
Plage de la Galère
11.9 km
Villa Carmignac
14.9 km
Plage du Grand Langoustier
18.6 kmReviews
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