Water sports and leisure activities Var

During a 30-minute sea walk around the nearby Cap Nègre, discover the seabed of the islands preserved by the coastal conservatory and the Natura 2000 classified area, with simple comments on marine bio-diversity that can be understood by young and old alike. The boat, an Aquascope A8 - designed by the architect Jacques Rougerie - is unique, half submarine and half boat, with a capacity of 10 people which makes the experience really intimate, all in perfect safety.

Professional skipper, Damien Lescure welcomes you aboard his sailboat Adelante for escapades with accommodation on board. A race-cruiser, his 12m First 40.7 is efficient, comfortable and very well thought out. It can accommodate 4 to 7 people and has a kitchen and two showers, indoor and outdoor. The perfect option for an intimate, tailor-made stay away from mass tourism. Oriented towards nature, these authentic cruises will also be the opportunity to (re) discover the most beautiful creeks of the area.

Aboard a comfortable 16-meter boat (hot shower, toilets, air conditioning and hot and cold drinks available), Fabien and his team offer half-day trips, full-day trips with meals, as well as overnight stays with breakfast on board, departing from the port of Cavalaire. Discover with them the mythical wrecks of the Mediterranean: Donator, Greek, Togo, Ruby, as well as the Port Cros National Park. Beginners, opt for a snorkeling tour or for a first dive. FFESSM and SSI trainings are also available.

Aboard a 10-meter catamaran named "Te Mahana", you can make unforgettable sea trips to discover the golden islands. Day trips, half-day trips or even just a few hours, just to watch a magical sunset on the big blue. You can also privatize the boat for a team building, a bachelorette party or a birthday party. On board, the captain Nicolas and the marine biologist, Edwige, will welcome you with friendliness and will answer all your questions.

In the heart of an exceptional natural site, classified Natura 2000, at the foot of the rock, relax on the waters of the Argens in canoes and kayaks or on paddles. You will discover little-known, preserved and peaceful sites, far from the hustle and bustle of the French Riviera, even if one of the 2 routes will lead you to the Mediterranean. You can also discover the trails of the Maures and Esterel forests on foot or on mountain bikes and e-bikes, play mini-golf on a tree-lined course. Activities are organized throughout the season.

Alain and his supervisors offer you all the activities associated with diving, adapted to all levels: aquatic trekking, scuba diving, freediving, aquatic treasure hunting, as well as complementary training courses in scuba diving. They'll take you to discover the wonders of the water, its flora and fauna, and the most beautiful sites in the Mediterranean, located between the Massif des Maures and the Massif de l'Estérel, from Dramont to the Bay of Saint-Tropez. Smart offer: receive a €5 discount on presentation of this guide.

Lavandou Plongée's promise: to accompany you on superb dives, within flipper range and for all levels, with a team that has been a partner of the Port-Cros National Park since 1994. Safe immersion in unspoilt Mediterranean sites awaits you. The more experienced can discover some of the mythical wrecks of the Var coastline: the Donator, the Grec, the Barge aux Congres, the Togo, the Rubis, the Wildcat and Hellcat planes, Spahi, among many others... On request, the team offers special courses for recyclers!

The Fréjus coastline extends over 7 kilometres and offers several beautiful beaches. Five of them are located in Fréjus itself (les Sablettes, République, le Capitole, Port-Fréjus and the beach of the nautical base); three others are located in Saint-Aygulf (plages de l'Argens, des Esclamandes and de la Galiote). With its 800 meters long and its comfortable width, Saint-Aygulf is one of the largest beaches of the territory of Eastern Var. Nice for families, it is also popular with kite surfers and windsurfers because the wind is frequent.

All the thrills in one place! Perfectly located, the Bandol Sports Nautiques base offers a range of disciplines, each more fun than the other, from the traditional towed buoy to parasailing, via jet-skiing or, more technically, the sensational flyboard. For the latter, a private instructor is imperative: ask for information to register. A film of your performance in parasailing is finally proposed to immortalize your flight.

If you dream of a little independence to sail on the waves in Hyères, we have the address you need! With its small fleet of 25 boats in summer, with or without a license, La Petite Flotille offers you day or half-day trips, without a guide. Some boats, equipped with a cabin, are particularly adapted to young children. For the more athletic, kayaks and paddle boats can also be rented. A second base is located at the small port of Niel. Julie and Cédric are very welcoming.

This professional diving centre, where each instructor has a state certificate and is a PADI instructor, offers international training. For beginners, the door to a different world is open. For experienced divers, thematic dives are organized. Within the limits of your training, you will discover ever stronger emotions. Diving is fun, adventure, discovery and challenge guaranteed. Original "adventure" boat trips, accessible to all, are also organized.

This club offers various ways to practice rowing with a coaching of graduate instructors. Possibility of renting a boat for half a day as well as a day or for enrolling in internships - initiation, children and development.

With thirty years of experience, Pierre Rambow and his team will take you to discover exceptional sites, the seabed around the Golden Island to the Lion de Mer, including the wrecks of the Anthéor barges or the Rubis submarine. The center, located on the Campéole campsite, is now open all year round. It is also accessible to non-resident divers and beginners, for a simple baptism or a real initiation.

What if you started windsurfing or foiling in Hyères? Here is a windsurf, windfoil and wingfoil school to start or improve your skills in the world famous spot of Almanarre. You can also rent paddles, kayaks, catamarans, optimits & mountain bikes or ebikes. On the spot a restaurant with a sea view overlooks the nautical base. Surfing enthusiasts can eat, relax or even take a dip. Possibility to stay at the International Camping at 50 m.

Le Robinson is the ideal place to learn kitesurfing, kitefoil and wingfoil. You'll have the chance to take advantage of two ideal locations: the bay of Almanarre and the bay of Hyères. Depending on the strength of the wind, your state-qualified instructor Thierry will choose one of these two Var spots. With 20 years' experience, Thierry runs this itinerant school between Hyères and Carqueiranne. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, come and experience the thrills with your teenagers!

This activity of full nature in sea kayaking, accessible to everyone (from 7 years old), combines sport, nature, escape and discovery and allows to appreciate the riches of the Var coast otherwise, with a graduated guide. At Bandol, the departure of escorted outings takes place at the Capelin Beach.