The beaches

The bay of Cavalaire

 

The bay of Cavalaire offers 4 km of fine sandy beaches. Nestling in the heart of the bay and protected by Cap Lardier and Cap Cavalaire, Cavalaire’s beaches are exceptional. They all offer fine, soft sand and crystal-clear waters. They are all supervised by lifeguards in high season.

BEACH MAP

The beaches of Cavalaire

Beach in the town center

Just 2 minutes from the town centre, this beach is easily accessible to all. It overlooks the port and offers a wide range of water sports such as light sailing, flyboarding and microlighting, as well as jet-skiing, towed buoys, scuba diving and parasailing The beach has three piers jutting out into the sea.

Plage du Parc

Accessible by free shuttle bus, bicycle or on foot, this beach is famous for its summer sports activities (muscle toning, sea aerobics, etc.) It also has a free library, “Books on the Beach”.

Plage des Dauphins

This more secluded beach is lined with umbrella pines, which give it its distinctive charm. In high season, you can also take advantage of the Yacht Club’s Beach Spot, which offers light sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and paddle boarding for hire or private lessons. . Pedal boats are also available for hire

Plage de Pardigon

This large beach is located at the entrance to Cavalaire. There is direct access from the car park (subject to a fee in summer) A shady pine forest behind the beach is perfect for a siesta. Enjoy sunbathing and swimming in peace and quiet

 

The beaches in the bay of Cavalaire are all lifeguarded during high season There are jetties all along the bay for sunbathing or diving !

 

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Relaxing day in the sun or shade

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You can find beach-establishments on all these beaches for a day on a deckchair, a drink in the sun or lunch with your feet in the sand:

BEACH ESTABLISHMENTS

A small unspoilt beach

The beach of Bonporteau is our little paradise in Cavalaire After an avenue of eucalyptus, tamarisks and wild Washingtonia palms, you’ll discover a wide cove of fine sand bordered by rocks. The water is crystal clear and the underwater flora and fauna is exceptional. This little gem of wilderness is sure to provide you with a change of scenery !

Please note: there is no lifeguard surveillance at this beach – access via a very steep path closed to cars and two-wheelers (no access for disabled people) – no restaurants on site.

 

You can also explore the wonders of the seabed in Cavalaire’s Marine Protected Area along the Bonporteau trail. Take part in guided tours led by a qualified guide.

No access to the Calanque de la Cron

The Calanque de la Cron, as beautiful as it is, is not accessible.

Security measures have been tightened: an order has been issued prohibiting access to the Calanque de la Cron.

For your safety

There are several lifeguard posts

Plage du centre-ville & Plage du Parc

  • From June 15 to 30 and from september 1 to 15 : from 10 am to 18 pm.
  • and from juillet 1 to august 31 : 10 am to 19 pm.

Plage des Dauphins & Plage de Pardigon

  • from juillet 1st to august 31st : from 10am to 19pm.

The team of lifeguards responsible for bathing safety will be on hand to help you and keep you safe.

People with reduced mobility can use the ” Tiralos “ (during opening hours) at the Pardigon and Parc lifeguard posts and can access the beach using mats to avoid getting sanded up.

 

How to contact the emergency services:

  • City center beach : +33 (0)4 94 94 25 38
  • Dauphins : +33 (0)4 94 22 03 36
  • Au Parc : +33 (0)4 94 64 11 54
  • Pardigon : +33 (0)4 94 64 43 49

Useful information :

Free Shuttle

A free shuttle service (3 routes including a night service) between the town centre and the beaches is available from 19 June to 3 September (1 July to 31 August for the night service).

Download the shuttle leaflet

Pets

Pets are not allowed on the beaches, even on a lead. from 6 am to 21 pm.

Service Espaces maritimes

Part of the Communauté de communes du Golfe de Saint-Tropez, the Service’s mission is the protection and sustainable development of the natural heritage of the Corniche des Maures. To achieve this, its actions include scientific knowledge, the development of awareness-raising projects and operational actions relating to the coastal environment and its use.

More informations : Espaces maritimes – Tél : 04 94 00 46 25

Jellyfish

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Keeping the beaches and water clean

The beaches of Cavalaire are mechanically cleaned every day during the summer season by the Sivom du littoral des Maures.

The Bonporteau beach, a sensitive natural area, is cleaned manually in order to preserve its biodiversity and natural character.

 

Bathing water quality is monitored throughout the bathing season by the regional health authority (ARS) and samples are taken every fortnight

In addition to these official controls, the Communauté de communes du Golfe de Saint-Tropez carries out self-monitoring of bathing water quality from June to September. The frequency can vary from 1 to 5 samples per week, depending on the type of beach and the frequency of use. This strategy is applied to all 43 beaches in the intermunicipal area. All the results can be found on the Golfe de Saint-Tropez app or here http://www.golfe-sainttropez.fr