Porquerolles Island Views

Explore the diverse topography of Porquerolles through its most prominent landmarks and natural vantage points. This selection features the 19th-century Phare du Cap d'Arme at the southern tip and the restored 18th-century Moulin du Bonheur. The list covers the island's highest elevations, including Mont de Tiélo and Mont d'Esterly, alongside coastal viewpoints overlooking the rugged southern cliffs and the limestone inlets of the Calanque de l'indienne.

Phare de Porquerolles

Also known as Phare du Cap d'Arme, this lighthouse was built in 1830 at the island's southernmost point. Standing 82 meters above sea level, it is one of the most powerful lights on the French Mediterranean coast.

Est de la Grand Cale

A coastal viewpoint situated on the southern cliffs, providing vistas over the Mediterranean Sea and the island's rugged shoreline.

Ouest de la Grand Cale

Viewpoint on the southern coast near the Grand Cale inlet, offering perspectives of the steep limestone cliff formations.

Calanque de l'indienne

A vantage point overlooking a steep-walled rocky inlet on the southern coast, characterized by jagged rock faces and deep water.

Le Moulin du Bonheur

A traditional Provencal windmill restored to working order in 2007. Originally built in the 18th century, it is located on the heights behind the village near Fort Sainte-Agathe.

La Poncha dau Bòn Dieu

A coastal peak located on the eastern side of the island.

Mont de Tiélo

One of the island's central peaks, reaching an elevation of 107 meters with views across the interior vineyards.

Mont d'Esterly

An elevated peak in the western part of the island, overlooking the Langoustier region.

Mont Sarrat

A peak located in the western interior of Porquerolles, situated near Mont d'Esterly.

Mont des Salins

A peak on the eastern half of the island, overlooking the Salins area and the northern coastline.

Monts Sarranier

Coastal peaks at the eastern tip of the island, overlooking the Petit Sarranier and Grand Sarranier islets.