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Porquerolles is the largest of the...
Porquerolles is the largest of the Hyères Islands found in the Mediterranean Sea. Much of the island is a protected natural park where building houses is prohibited. You can't bring your car, either. Visitors must arrive by a boat which leaves every half hour in the high season from the coast of Hyères. You can rent a bike for the day or explore the island on foot, heading down the various dirt roads which lead to different beaches. The island also has several restaurants for every budget, from pan bagnats or pizza to restaurants serving fresh fish like the chic Mas du Langoustier at the end of the island where dinner can reach upwards of 75euros a person.
Renting a bike costs 15euros/day and the price of food, souvenirs, etc. is, in general, higher than it is on the mainland. In the dry season, access to the interior of the island is prohibited due to the high risk of fire. Thus the "Alarm Plan." You can go to the beaches along the coast or on the first two paths. Otherwise, normally, (except for two private wineries) the island is open to hikers. For the same fire hazards, you can't camp or smoke outside of the villages.
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