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Saint Cyr-sur-Mer Sanary-sur-Mer
Surrounded by aromatic pinewoods and vineyards and overlooking the Palm trees and pastel-coloured houses line the pretty harbour of this
bay of Lecques, this picturesque village (population 9,000, including the relaxed resort between Bandol and Toulon at the western end of the
two hamlets of Les Lecques and La Madrague) is one of the region's Cote d'Azur.
most charmingly unspoilt locations. It dates back to the Middle Ages and a 13th century tower still
Halfway between Marseille and Toulon and with its three small stands in the centre of the town.
harbours, 2km sandy beach and 8km coastal walk to Bandol, Saint Cyr- The resort (pop: 15,000) is officially rated highly for its attention to
sur-Mer is a perfect port of call for a small, intimate cruise ship or yacht. creating attractive gardens but it also has some outstanding beaches
One of its most popular attractions is the Fregate golf course, built by (Doree, La Gorguette, Beaucours and Portissol) and the right micro-
the coastal path to have spectacular views of Embiez Island. climate to enjoy them: 3,000 hours of sun and 300 sunny days a year.
Equally popular activities include scuba diving, water- skiing, fishing, This also appeals to walkers and watersporters who find plenty to
hiking, mountain biking, tennis and sailing. There is also an aqualand enjoy with, inland, the grapevines, olive trees, zoological gardens,
theme park, cinema, nightclubs and a range of accommodation from Frederique Dumas Museum, Galli Theatre and historic sites such as the
hotels to campsites. 16th Century Chapel Notre Dame de Pitie and that Roman Tower.
There is also a plaque to the German writers, including Bertolt Brecht
SAINT CYR-SUR-MER ~ Tender port and Thomas Mann, who sought exile there before WWII.
Distance from harbour pier to town centre: 100metres(m) Offshore, the waters were so appealing that Jacques Cousteau used
them to develop his deep-sea diving equipment. Now, they are home to
waterskiers and windsurfers as well as divers.
SANARY-SUR-MER ~ Tender port
Draft at anchorage:20m-35m
Distance from anchorage to Quai du Levant: 0.5-1 nautical mile
Distance from pier to town centre: 20m
Six-Fours les Plages/Embiez Island
This sporty resort comprises 125 medieval hamlets along 18km of a
forest-fringed coastline of sandy beaches, tiny harbours, and rocky
inlets.
Coastal trails transport visitors to the fishing port of Bruse from
where they can head out to Embiez Island and its salt water therapies
and scuba diving.
All along this coastline, there is deep-sea fishing, kayaking, rowing
and water-skiing and visitors can also join sailing schools and enjoy
regattas.
Inland, there are hiking, horse riding and cycling trails through the
Bandol forest of Janas with its pines, cork oaks and olive trees.
Other activities include archery and tennis while entertainment
This classic seaside resort pre-dates Saint Tropez's popularity and was includes a summer festival, jazz, theatre, cinema and exhibitions.
visited by an eclectic array of celebrities from Aldous Huxley to toothy Accommodation ranges from campsites and gites to B&Bs and hotels.
Fernandel.
Still with a resident population of just 8,000, it has strong visitor SIX-FOURS LES PLAGES ~ Tender port
appeal through its natural environment of sandy beaches, cliffs, creeks, Draft at anchorage: 10m-20m
and pine and willow woods. Distance from anchorage to Quai d'honneur: 0.5 nautical mile
Its harbour is as full of fishing boats as the surrounding waters are full Distance from pier to town centre: 20m
of marine life which also attract legions of scuba divers. It is also a
haven for yachts and there is a local sailing school as well as the chance
to go water-skiing and paragliding
Inland, it is the local wine - and the vineyards from which it comes -
that draws many visitors. But there are also opportunities to go
mountain biking or horse riding, play tennis or golf (at Fregate) or head
for the Thalasso spa or casino.
For accommodation, there is a choice of B&Bs as well as hotels.
BANDOL ~ Tender port
Draft at anchorage: 12m
Distance from anchorage to Quai Ricard: 0.5-1 nautical mile
Distance from pier to town centre: 50m
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