- Maximum length
- 131 ft
- VHF channel
- 9
- Maximum draught
- 16 ft
Large marina of 1021 berths on the Var coast facing the Îles d'Hyères, between Bormes-les-Mimosas and Cap Nègre.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from seaward off the Cap Bénat. Harbour entrance between two breakwaters, with a red light on the south mole and a green light on the north mole. Contact the harbour office on VHF 9 before entry, and staff come out to help with lines on arrival. Maximum draught 5 metres inside the basin. Beware of swell entering with south-easterly winds.
Practical
1021 berths including visitor pontoons handled by the harbour office. Diesel and petrol available at the fuel berth. Water and electricity on all pontoons. Sanitary blocks with showers and launderette, the block by the harbour office on the small side. A dedicated tap is provided for rinsing salt off the boat. All shops, bakeries and supermarkets within 300 metres in the town centre.
Ashore
Ferry terminal for the Îles d'Hyères on the same quay, with daily crossings to Porquerolles, Port-Cros and Le Levant. A market fills the town on Thursday mornings. Beaches of Saint-Clair and La Fossette within 1 to 2 km east of the port. Coastal path to Cap Nègre starts 500 metres from the harbour.
History
Le Lavandou was a fishing hamlet dependent on Bormes-les-Mimosas until it became an independent commune in 1913. The harbour was enlarged in several stages during the second half of the 20th century to reach its current capacity.
Key facts
- Type
- Harbour
- Coordinates
- 43.13679, 6.37343 (43°8.21'N 6°22.41'E)
- Town
- Le Lavandou
- Country
- France
- Maximum draught
- 16 ft
- Maximum length
- 131 ft
- VHF channel
- 9
- Phone
- +33 4 94 00 41 10
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- October 15, 2026
Getting there
Le Lavandou lies at 43°8.21'N 6°22.41'E, that is 43.13679, 6.37343 in decimal degrees. Call the harbour on VHF channel 9 before entering.
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What boat length does Le Lavandou accept?
Le Lavandou accepts boats up to 131 ft.
Which VHF channel for Le Lavandou?
Le Lavandou answers on VHF channel 9.
How do boaters rate Le Lavandou?
Le Lavandou is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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