Plage d'Argent
Plage d'Argent is a white-sand beach west of Porquerolles village, sheltered from the mistral with pine woods behind it, and it can get busy in summer. It's 1.8 km from the harbour, about 35 minutes on foot or 12 by bike, and it's the island's only beach fitted out for wheelchair users.
WhatBeach, PorquerollesFrench Riviera
WhenJune to October17° in Nov
Getting there Boat On foot35 min walk-in
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessPort-Cros National Park core area: dogs banned from beaches, no fires or smoking outside the village, no camping. Summer visitor numbers are capped, with booked crossings from La Tour Fondue.
- 14°J
- 13°F
- 13°M
- 14°A
- 17°M
- 20°J
- 22°J
- 24°A
- 22°S
- 20°O
- 17°N
- 15°D
Expect the sea at about 24 °C in August and 13 °C in February, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from June to October.
Getting in
- Access
- White sand west of the village with pine woods behind. Wooden decking gives wheelchair access to the water, and a first-aid post opens in summer.
- Parking
- No cars on Porquerolles. Visitors cross by ferry from La Tour Fondue on the Giens peninsula.
- Public transport
- TLV-TVM ferry from La Tour Fondue (Hyères) to Porquerolles harbour, 15 minutes, then 1.8 km on foot (35 min) or by bike (12 min).
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- portcros-parcnational.fr
- Facilities
- ToiletsRestaurantLifeguard in seasonStep-free access