A day on Porquerolles with Fernando, off the beaten track

From the tourist office, the meeting point, you can travel back in time, from Antiquity to the present day, via the era of François I, when the barbarians still occupied the island.

The "Pirate's Hole" bears witness to this presence, as does the famous legend of the Barbary treasure, with a certain Barbarossa whose role and flight from the troops of Charles V will be recounted. The Fournier dynasty also plays a major role in the island's contemporary history. From the village, you'll make your way to Fort Sainte-Agathe, past the Moulin du Bonheur to Plage d'Argent, before heading for Grand Langoustier, from where you'll return through the forest.

On the botanical side, this is an opportunity to discover the plant species that make up the maquis: to identify arbutus, flax-leaf broom... all the endemic plants that forge the wild character of the islands, and also to learn about the marine fauna, particularly cetaceans, through a presentation of the Pelagos sanctuary.

It's a relaxing day out, with a picnic in the great outdoors, from which you'll come back amazed and eager to learn more!

Outing dates: April to September, Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Scheduled dates can be found in the calendar of events at the Hyères Tourist Office.

Your guide will meet you at 10 a.m. in front of the Porquerolles Tourist Office (at the end of the quay when you arrive).

Length of outing: 7 hours. Actual walking time: 5 hours.

Distance covered: 13 km.

Bring a picnic, cap, water and comfortable shoes. Not recommended for people with walking difficulties.

Languages: French, English, Spanish.