Presqu'Île de Giens tourist activities - Sea and Mountain Pleasure

Our services and activities in our luxury villas for the perfect holiday on the Presqu'Île de Giens and in Carqueiranne!

The Presqu'île de Giens and the charming town of Carqueiranne, located in the south of France, are ideal destinations for holidays combining relaxation and sporting activities. Linked to Hyères by two sandy inlets, the peninsula offers exceptional beaches such as l'Almanarre, perfect for swimming and water sports. Walks along the coastal path reveal breathtaking scenery, while the rich seabed attracts divers. Carqueiranne, with its intimate beaches such as Peno, picturesque hiking trails and idyllic snorkelling spots, perfectly completes this unforgettable getaway in the heart of the Mediterranean.

Your concierge for a successful stay on the Presqu'île de Giens

Yvelise, our trusted partner for your holidays on the Presqu'île de Giens, offers a wide range of services, from housekeeping to babysitting:

Order your groceries and we'll collect them and put them away before you arrive,
Baby-sitting,
Cleaning during your stay,
Change of linen,
Provençal dishes (we'll send you the menu).

MF Kite

Our partner for Kitesurf, Wingfoil, Kitefoil and Supfoil sessions on the peninsula of Giens (in the bay of Almanarre).

The Mf Kite school offers lessons and courses from beginner to advanced level.

Secret Trip

All inclusive boat cruise with apértif, paddle and snorkelling equipment. Private departure from the house or Madrague harbour. Lunch in a restaurant on Porquerolles.

Day cruise : 1200 €
Half-day cruise : 650 €
Sunset cruise : 650€
Exclusive Fjord 52 cruise : departure as close as possible to your villas, ultra luxury day boat, 12 passengers, ultra flexible timetables. From €2850 in half season, €3500 in high season (skipper included, excluding fuel).

Partner with SECRETRIP :

Sébastien DUPOYET, will be able to come by boat in front of the house, to lead private excursions with discovery of the paradisiac seabed of the peninsula of Giens, palme, mask tuba, discovery of the caves in the Mediterranean, discovery of the 3 islands, Porquerolles, national park of Port Cros... But also many other activities which SECRETRIP proposes... Initiation paddle, initiation in wake and initiation privative in kite. Fishing trips.

By organising packaged weekends for you, from picking you up from the airport or train station to organising accommodation, catering and leisure activities around the sea and wine.

Breathe, enjoy and exercise with our EXCLUSIVE partners

KAYAK Giens PADDLE

Paddle and kayak hire.
Every day from 9am to 6pm.

LocaBike

Our LOCABIKE bike hire shop on the Presqu'ile de Giens in Hyères is open every day from 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm, including Sundays. We offer a wide range of bicycles.

Yoga

Want to get away from it all and feel good in body and mind?

For one hour, take the time to anchor yourself in the earth while rising towards the universe. Warm up, pranayamas (breathing exercises), surya namaskar (sun salutation), asanas (postures), relaxation and meditation.

Group lessons on the Presqu'île de Giens on Saturday at 8.30am.
Private lessons on request at your home.

Rates - 1h :

Group lessons: €15/person
Private lessons: from €50

Carpets on request

Karting - Speedkart

Timetable :
Monday: 2pm - 6.30pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday, Thursday: 2pm - 7pm
Friday, Saturday: 2pm - 11.30pm
Sunday: 2pm - 6pm

Carqueiranne and Giens diving club

Monday and Tuesday: 10.30am - 1pm, 5pm - 7pm
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: 10.30am - 1pm
Thursday: 5pm - 7pm
Friday: Closed

The boat with the molten tower

Transport to the Porquerolles Islands...

The coastal path

This is one of the most popular walks in Hyères. The path skirts the Presqu'île de Giens, offering walkers not only superb scenery, but also a chance to immerse themselves in the heart of the Var countryside.

Mr Traiteur, home chef on the Giens peninsula

An experienced chef who will be your sole point of contact from start to finish.
Services :

Reception
Cocktail receptions
Festive meals
Seminars
Meal trays

Our Tourist Guide for your holidays on the Presqu'île de Giens

Gourmet address book!

Discover our selection of caterers and restaurants on the Presqu'île de Giens

Our selection of restaurants on the Presqu'Île de Giens

Discover our selection of must-try restaurants for your holiday on the Presqu'Île de Giens

Waterfront restaurants!

Le Marais - Restaurant, Bar and Beach in Hyères

Elegant seafront pavilion offering refined European fish and pasta dishes, as well as an extensive wine list.

Le Pradeau Plage

Seafood platters and catch of the day on a shaded terrace surrounded by pine trees with views over the bay.

Le Robinson

Casual beach club with seafront terrace, offering brasserie-style cuisine, lobster pasta and cocktails.

The place

Provencal and exotic cuisine, grilled fish. Right on the water, facing the islands, a magnificent location and setting.

Traditional restaurants

Hôtel Lilou

Casual beach club with seafront terrace, offering brasserie-style cuisine, lobster pasta and cocktails.

Saga - Pizzeria Grill

Located on the port of Carqueiranne, the restaurant offers traditional Italian cuisine made exclusively with fresh produce.

Hotel La Reine Jane

With family or friends, every Sunday at 11.30am or 1.30pm, brunch is the perfect way to relax and enjoy a delicious meal.

The goldfish

As if on the other side of the world, the Cordier family welcomes you to their garden and shares their cuisine with you.

Gastronomic Restaurant

Les Pins Penchés

Your gastronomic restaurant overlooking the sea We offer gourmet cuisine in an exceptional building overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by an imposing park where one of the largest botanical collections of palm trees in Europe winds its way down the terraces as far as the eye can see.

Activities, Discover, Visit, You'll love it!

Close to your villa, you'll find plenty of things to do to discover the heritage of the Presqu'île de Giens and the surrounding villages.

The markets

Giens : Tuesday mornings, from 1 April to the end of the All Saints' holiday (location: Funel car park), after the All Saints' holiday until 31 March (location: Place du Belvédère).

Carqueiranne Thursday morning, Place de la République from 8am to 1pm

Les Salins : Monday mornings, place des pêcheurs, boulevard Eole (last Monday in June, until the end of August)

L'Ayguade : Wednesday mornings, all year round, from 1 April to the end of the All Saints' holiday period, place Daviddi, place Saint-Louis, boulevard des Girelles and boulevard du front de mer

La Capte : Friday mornings, avenue de la Pinède from 1 April to 30 September

Summer overnight stays in the port

Every evening from 1 July to 31 August from 6.30pm to midnight, quai principal du port and port la gavine

Around forty different exhibitors, magicians, caricaturists, jewellers...

The Mine Museum

School holidays (all zones): every day from 2pm to 5pm
July, August and September: 2pm to 6pm
Outside school holidays: Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 2pm to 5pm
Departure times for tours (guided only): 2.30pm & 4pm
Closed every Monday.

Walks

Porquerolles Island

Port-Cros Islands

Giens peninsula

The Gorges du Verdon

Walk to the village of Carqueiranne

Le Castellet village

Village Bormes-les-mimosas

The old Hyeres

Almanarre beach

The village of Giens

The coastal path

Beach of the Almanarre, the Badine or the Bergerie, but also many small creeks.... Offering sea-beds....

Swimming, sunbathing, family picnic, beach games, water sports or yoga classes on the beach...

Coastal path : A must-see place The coastal path, in Giens, is a must, with its breathtaking panoramas.

A rare, paradisiacal place that is protected by the OGS, where under your eyes succeed one another islets, creeks, beaches and small harbors, overlooking the island of Porquerolles.

The walking tracks, marked out or not, allow you to observe a very preserved fauna and flora.

Discovering the village of Giens 900 meters away from the center to go and buy your fresh bread and artisanal croissants...The village of Giens has kept its Provençal style and offers an extraordinary view on the peninsula, the beaches, the city of Hyères, in the north, and on the islands and the infinitely blue sea, in the south. The market is on Tuesday morning in the center of the village, but on Wednesday at the Ayguade and Friday at the Capte, neighbors villages.

Discovering the old town of Hyères .... The old town, perched on the hill and dominated by the ruins of the medieval castle of the Lords of Fos, is worth a visit. A signposted circuit connects all the remarkable places and buildings of the historical center.