Port

Le Lavandou

4.4Le Lavandou, FranceVar
Maximum length
40 m
VHF channel
9
Maximum draught
5 m

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. 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. 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. 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
5 m
Maximum length
40 m
VHF channel
9
Boaters' rating
4.4/5
Updated
July 7, 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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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Le Lavandou accept?

Le Lavandou accepts boats up to 40 m.

Which VHF channel for Le Lavandou?

Le Lavandou answers on VHF channel 9.

How do boaters rate Le Lavandou?

Le Lavandou is rated 4.4/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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