- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off a sand beach on the western shore of the Giens peninsula, near Hyères in the Var.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south, keeping clear of swimmer zones marked by yellow buoys in summer. Anchor on sand in 3 to 6 metres. Sheltered from NW through N to NE and from the W and E, exposed to southerlies.
Practical
No facilities on the beach. Port Auguier lies 0.1 nautical miles to the SE for a quick tender landing. Port du Niel, a small fishing port, is 0.8 nautical miles to the NW.
Ashore
The Giens peninsula is a double tombolo. The salt marshes of the Salins des Pesquiers, a classified nature site with flamingos, are accessible by a coastal path from Port du Niel. The boat shuttle to Porquerolles leaves from La Tour Fondue, 2 km east by road.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 43.02849, 6.14385 (43°1.71'N 6°8.63'E)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage de la Polynésie lies at 43°1.71'N 6°8.63'E, that is 43.02849, 6.14385 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage de la Polynésie sheltered from?
Plage de la Polynésie is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east winds.
Can you anchor at Plage de la Polynésie?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage de la Polynésie.
How do boaters rate Plage de la Polynésie?
Plage de la Polynésie is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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