Tourism on Ile des Embiez
Take advantage of your stay at the Six Fours Les Plages campsite to explore the paradise that the Var has to offer. These include Ile des Embiez, less than a quarter of an hour by boat from Six-Fours-les-Plages. It’s a beautiful spot close to our campsite on the Ile des Embiez that you can choose to visit for the day.
Discover Ile des Embiez, a natural paradise
Owned by the Ricard family since the late 1950s, this small island with its wild coves and inlets is a small natural paradise where water sports and diving enthusiasts come to practice their favorite sport.
The island of Les Embiez is in fact the union of two islands, Tour Fondue to the northeast and Saint-Pierre, by silt and alluvial deposits. All around are numerous islands and islets, including Île du Petit Rouveau and Île sauvage du Grand Rouveau.
How to get to Ile des Embiez
For those wishing to discover Ile des Embiez (Var), Six-Fours-les Plages (France) offers year-round access via a 12-minute crossing from the Le Brusc pier. On site, there are several parking spaces available near the pier. During the summer season, connections are available every 30 or 40 minutes, depending on the departure time during the day.
How do I get around Ile des Embiez?
To get around the island of Les Embiez, visitors can rely on the bikes and rosalies available for hire on site. You can also enjoy a pleasant ride on the little train. Those wishing to discover the island on foot can take advantage of the many hiking trails.
What to do on Ile des Embiez?
Ile des Embiez has a lot to offer. You can find restaurants, a port, hotels, art galleries, museums, boutiques and more. Tennis and petanque courts are also available for your enjoyment.
Sports activities
On land or at sea, the island of embiez offers a host of activities! Those opting for a trip under the sea should visit the island’s diving club, which offers courses for all levels. You’ll discover shipwrecks, airplane wrecks and bomber wrecks. The center also offers snorkeling trips.
Holidaymakers who prefer to stay on the water have the option of joining the nautical base and its many activities. Some examples of the services offered at the Nautic Passion base on the Ile des Embiez are catamaran, kayak, wing foil, stand-up paddle and pedalo rentals. Children’s courses are also available.
Cultural outings
During your stay on the island, a variety of cultural outings will complete the range of activities on offer. These include :
- The oceanographic institute on the Ile des Embiez
- The Designers’ Village
- The Paul Charles Museum of Ricard promotional items
- World Exhibition of Wines and Spirits
- Art galleries
The island’s beaches and coves
To relax, visitors can choose from a wide range of beaches and coves on the island of Les Embiez. They include :
- La Plage des Salins,
- Petit Remouveau and Saint Pierre beaches,
- La Gabrielle beach,
- The German beach,
- The Croisette beach,
- The beaches of Coucoussa,
- The beaches of Canoubie,
- Rix beach is relatively difficult to get to, but offers a great kayaking spot. The area is fairly well sheltered from the wind and the water is azure blue.
What’s the most beautiful beach in Les Embiez?
Plage des Allemands is one of the most beautiful and accessible beaches. With its crystal-clear waters, it’s ideal for relaxation and snorkelling.