The Island of Les Embiez: A Desirable and Convenient Stopover

Between Marseille and Toulon, there are stops where you simply make a brief stopover. Others make you want to stay. The Île des Embiez is one of those places that boaters quickly add to their list of must-see destinations.

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Just a twelve-minute trip from the mainland, it offers a rare combination: a fully equipped marina, comprehensive on-site services, and?as soon as you tie up?the feeling that you?ve left everyday life behind.

A stopover designed for boaters

Port Saint-Pierre welcomes boaters with excellent facilities, whether they?re stopping for a few hours, one night, or several days. Water, electricity, restrooms, a fuel station, a laundry facility, provisions, free Wi-Fi, an ATM, shops, and essential services are all available right on site.

Crews also benefit from facilities designed to make life on board easier: a fully equipped boat-shed, an AD Nautic-affiliated marine supply store, security services, video surveillance, a night watchman, recycling stations, and wastewater treatment systems.

Everything is in place to allow boaters to stop over with peace of mind, without any logistical hassles.

A port committed to preserving its environment

Choosing Les Embiez also means stopping at a port known for its commitment to the environment.

The Port of Saint-Pierre has been awarded the Blue Flag designation as well as the ?Clean Ports %E2euros%93 Biodiversity-Friendly? certification. These distinctions reflect responsible management of port infrastructure and a constant focus on preserving the marine environment.

A commitment that is particularly appreciated by web users who care about the quality of the sites they visit.

An island where everything is within walking distance

Once you're at the dock, there's no need to take a vehicle.

Restaurants, shops, bars, the village square, beaches, coves, and trails are all just a few minutes? walk away. This proximity allows crews to fully enjoy their time in port without having to make any complicated arrangements.

The island is best explored on foot or by bike, winding through pine forests, vineyards, and trails. Here, silence replaces traffic, and time seems to slow down naturally.

A destination that makes your stopover more rewarding

One of the reasons boaters return to Les Embiez every year is what they find once they step off the boat.
During the summer season, the island offers a particularly diverse lineup of activities: water sports, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, wing foiling, and boat trips, as well as family-friendly events, concerts, outdoor movies, festive evenings, and themed weekends.

Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the Raquettes Club?s facilities, which include tennis, padel, and pickleball, while those looking for a more relaxing experience can participate in yoga, Pilates, stretching, paddle yoga, sound baths, or aqua aerobics sessions.

Families, for their part, appreciate the Kids Club and the many activities designed for children and teens, allowing everyone to enjoy their stay at their own pace.