Name: We had the pleasure of embarking on a delightful underwater excursion, where we were treated to an array of stunning fish species. The experience was truly unforgettable, as we marveled at the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the underwater world. Regrettably, we did encounter a handful of jellyfish during our visit, but this did not detract from the overall beauty and serenity of the beach.
Item: Palud beach
Rating: 10
Author: Nathan Grayson (k8r0vex)

About Port-Cros island

Sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Port-Cros island. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

Port-Cros island Best beaches

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Palud beach

Heliopolis 3.8 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Difficult access • Crowded in season • No parking

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Naturist beach

South beach

Heliopolis 5.7 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Difficult access • Crowded in season • Mountain trail > 1km

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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 2 beaches in the island.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Port-Cros island, they are as follows:

The island's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a medium level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of white color.
Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 2 such beaches.
The average distance from the road to beach in Port-Cros island is less than 500 meters. 2 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Port-Cros island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Port-Cros island's beaches

Palud beach

10 Nathan Grayson (k8r0vex)

We had the pleasure of embarking on a delightful underwater excursion, where we were treated to an array of stunning fish species. The experience was truly unforgettable, as we marveled at the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the underwater world. Regrettably, we did encounter a handful of jellyfish during our visit, but this did not detract from the overall beauty and serenity of the beach.

South beach

2 Marciella Patrice

Meh

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the island is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.9°C and water up to 24.3°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 12.2°C and water to 14.5°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Port-Cros island? In total there are 2 beaches and the most popular is Palud beach.