Porquerolles Island France (Hyeres)

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Porquerolles Island France cruise port

Region
Mediterranean - Black Sea

Local Time
2024-03-28 14:22

min: 48 °F (9 °C) / max: 61 °F (16 °C) 58°F
14.2°C
Wind: 271°/ 7.1 m/s  Gust: 8.1 m/sWind: 271°/ 7.1 m/s  Gust: 8.1 m/sMod. breeze
7.1 m/s
Min / Max Temperature61 °F / 16 °C
48 °F / 10 °C
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Porquerolles Island (officially Ile de Porquerolles) is one of Iles d'Hyeres (4 Mediterranean islands) in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur (France). The island covers a total area of approx 13 km2 (5 mi2) and has population under 500. Porquerolles is the westernmost and largest of Hyeres Islands, with length 7 km (4 mi) and width 3 km (2 mi). Island's south coast features high cliffs. On the north coast are located the seaport (harbour marina) and the beaches d'Argent and La Courtade.

  • Island's village was founded in 1820, with the lighthouse built in 1837 and the church in 1850. In 1912 Porquerolles was purchased by Francois Joseph Fournier (1857-1935, Belgian adventurer and property developer) as wedding gift for his wife. He planted 200 hectares (500 acres) of vineyards.
  • France purchased 80% of the island in 1971 to preserve it from further development. Today, much of Porquerolles is part of the Port-Cros national park.
  • Since 2010, Porquerolles annually hosts the music festival "Jazz a Porquerolles" (held here each summer).

Porquerolles Island France cruise terminal

Cruise ships to Porquerolles Island dock (anchor) at Porquerolles - port town on the northern coast.

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