Carqueiranne

Carqueiranne is a coastal town in the Var department, lying between Toulon and Hyères at the foot of the Maurettes hills and facing the Hyères roadstead. The village is centred around a small fishing and pleasure harbour, where some traditional fishing activity still continues. The town is fringed by several sandy and pebble beaches, including Casino, Roubaud and Estagnol, offering clear views over the Hyères islands, particularly Porquerolles. A coastal footpath allows walkers to follow the shoreline past coves and rocky points. Carqueiranne lies within the production area of the Solliès fig, a PDO fruit grown in the Var hinterland, reflecting a farming heritage still visible through a few local orchards and smallholdings. The mild Mediterranean climate, pleasant for much of the year, supports outdoor pursuits such as walking, sailing, diving and swimming. Its proximity to Toulon and its wider urban area provides easy access to shops, services and transport links, while Carqueiranne itself retains a quiet, residential character, well suited to family stays or short seaside breaks.