Giens peninsula

Giens peninsula, in the Var department, is a tombolo linking Hyères to the mainland via two narrow sandy roads, the Route du Sel and the Route de la Madrague, which frame the Pesquiers salt pans. This notable natural site offers contrasting landscapes of lagoons, dunes and pine woods, ideal for walking along the coastal path that skirts coves and cliffs as far as the Pointe des Chevaliers. Almanarre beach, facing west, is popular for its sunsets and is also a well-known spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing thanks to steady winds. The village of Giens, perched on a hilltop, retains the remains of an old fort and leads down to a small harbour from where boats depart for the island of Porquerolles, the closest of the Îles d'Or, known for its fine sandy beaches and fort. The peninsula therefore makes a convenient base for exploring both the Var coastline and the neighbouring archipelago, set within an unspoilt natural environment typical of the Mediterranean Provence region.