Beaches on the seaside resorts of the Var department in France

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Map of the beaches in the Var department in France

The beaches in the Var region

From Saint-Cyr–sur-Mer to Agay, there are lots of sand and pebble beaches as well as small creeks on the coast of the Var region. You can feel this is Provence from the very beginning of the department (in the west), with small fishing ports where there are a few pointers. The most important and touristic resorts in the Var region (Bormes les Mimosas, Lavandou) are located in the centre of the department. You will enjoy great sandy beaches in the Var region, which are central to these resorts or small discreet creeks provided you walk. In the east of the department, you are in the Côte d’Azur (French Riviera) before reaching the beaches of the Alpes Maritimes with the famous beaches of Cannes. To the west, the setting is exceptional on the beaches of the Bouches du Rhone, which offer lots of creeks.

There are also several islands in the Var region. Those of Porquerolles are the most famous. Paul Ricard islands around Six Fours and Bandol are smaller.

List of beaches on the seaside resorts of the Var department

Beaches in Fréjus

Beaches in Fréjus (Var)

Fréjus is a major seaside resort in France and has two large sandy beaches (divided into several areas). Many restaurants, cafes, and shops line up from St. Raphael to Port-Fréjus, along the waterfront.

Beaches in Saint-Aygulf

Beaches in Saint-Aygulf (Var)

The seafront of Saint Aygulf is relatively preserved and shops and businesses are not found nearby. We find several Beaches in St Aygulf that are very agreeable in a preserved environment.

Beaches in Sainte Maxime

Beaches in Sainte Maxime (Var)

For those who don’t like the limelight of St Tropez but want to be close to the star of the Var region, Sainte-Maxime is a good alternative.

Beaches in Port Grimaud

Beaches in Port Grimaud (Var)

Port Grimaud is an ensemble of little colored village houses build around a harbor and navigable lanes.

Beaches in Saint-Tropez

Beaches in Saint-Tropez (Var)

Saint-Tropez is one of the trendiest seaside resorts on the French Riviera.

Beaches in Cogolin

Beaches in Cogolin (Var)

The Cogolin-Plage resort, the marina, is attached to Port Grimaud sud. Not as posh as its neighbour, the resort is family orientated. There is a lovely little sandy beach between the marina and the building of the DCN.

Beaches in Ramatuelle

Beaches in Ramatuelle (Var)

The little village of Ramatuelle is little known, and we love its beaches! They are often thought of as beaches located in Saint-Tropez.

Beaches in Les Issambres

Beaches in Les Issambres (Var)

Les Issambres is the seaside resort of Roquebrune sur Argens (South of France). The sandy beaches are numerous and, as the resort is not very well known, it is not densely populated.

Beaches in Agay

Beaches in Agay (Var)

Located in the heart of the Esterel, the seaside resort of Agay stretches along the Corniche of the Esterel to Théoule sur Mer (Alpes Maritimes).

Beaches in Toulon

Beaches in Toulon (Var)

Toulon is a great destination and overall a good deal when compared with the rest of the French Riviera. The artificial sand beaches of Mourillon are a real success.

Beaches in Saint Raphael

Beaches in Saint Raphael (Var)

The seaside resort of Saint Raphael offers a wide variety of beaches: sandy beaches in the city center or in preserved mountains, pebble beaches and small discrete coves.

Beaches in Six-Fours-les-Plages

Beaches in Six-Fours-les-Plages (Var)

The seaside resort of Six Fours les Plages is one of the largest towns in the Var region with many small hamlets. The main attraction is in the small fishing port of Brusc.

Beaches in Porquerolles

Beaches in Porquerolles (Var)

The island of Porquerolles is the largest of the islands of Hyères (8 km long by 3 km wide) and the most popular. This island off the coast of Hyères is inhabited throughout the year.

Beaches in Hyères

Beaches in Hyères (Var)

The seaside resort of Hyeres is one of the most important resorts in the south of France. The vast territory stretches between sea, salt fields, peninsula and islands.

Beaches in Sanary-sur-Mer

Beaches in Sanary-sur-Mer (Var)

Located on the Var coast between Bandol and Six-Fours-les-Plages, the seaside resort of Sanary sur Mer has kept its Provençal atmosphere with small colourful boats moored in its harbour.

Beaches in Bandol

Beaches in Bandol (Var)

Bandol is without a doubt the most popular seaside city in the west of the Var Department. The harbor and Ile de Bendor give it a very picturesque feel.

Beaches in La Seyne-sur-Mer

Beaches in La Seyne-sur-Mer (Var)

Located between Toulon and Six Fours les Plages, La Seyne sur Mer can be qualified as popular. The beaches here are located to the south toward the Saint-Mandrier peninsula and Cap Sicié.

Beaches in Le Pradet

Beaches in Le Pradet (Var)

The small resort of Le Pradet is located in the Var region between Toulon and Carqueiranne.The resort is less crowded than the two big neighbours (Toulon and Hyères) but offer exceptional Mediterranean coast.

Beaches in Carqueiranne

Beaches in Carqueiranne (Var)

Carqueiranne is a small family-oriented seaside resort between Toulon and Hyeres. It is busy all year round and the coastline is exceptional with many beaches.

Beaches in Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer

Beaches in Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer (Var)

The peninsula Saint Mandrier closes off the bay of Toulon in the south in France. The little harbor of St Mandrier has plenty of charm.

Beaches in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer

Beaches in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer (Var)

Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer is a small Provençal village in the Var department at the edge of the seaside resorts of the Bouches du Rhône.

Beaches in Bormes-les-Mimosas

Beaches in Bormes-les-Mimosas (Var)

Located between La Londe les Maures and Lavandou, we find over 20 beaches in Bormes-les-Mimosas. The old village (situated far from the seafront) is full of pretty things to see.

Beaches in Lavandou

Beaches in Lavandou (Var)

Located in the Var Department of the French Riviera, at the foot of the Maures Massif, the Lavandou seaside resort holds some of the best beaches of the French Riviera.

Beaches in Cavalaire-sur-Mer

Beaches in Cavalaire-sur-Mer (Var)

Between Le Lavandou and La Croix-Valmer, Cavalaire sur Mer is a known destination in the department Var (South of France) for the beauty of its landscapes and several activities.

Beaches in Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer

Beaches in Rayol-Canadel-sur-Mer (Var)

Rayol-Canadel is a small seaside resort attached a long time ago to La Mole in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez in France. There are three major beaches in Rayol-Canadel located on preserved sites.

Beaches in La Londe-les-Maures

Beaches in La Londe-les-Maures (Var)

Located in the heart of the Var coastline, between the peninsula of Giens and Cap Benat, the small seaside resort of La Londe-les-Maures is a protected place where landscapes mingle.

Beaches in La Croix-Valmer

Beaches in La Croix-Valmer (Var)

The discreet seaside resort of La Croix-Valmer is in the gulf of Saint-Tropez. Visitors particularly appreciate these beaches in La Croix-Valmer: Douane and Debarquement, which is one of the most active beaches in the summer.

Beaches in Ile des Embiez

Beaches in Ile des Embiez (Var)

Ile des Embiez is located in the Var department a few hundred meters from the seaside resort of Six-Four-les-Plages. This is one of the two islands that were repurchased and designed by Paul Ricard.