Porquerolles Island France (Hyeres)

Ile de Porquerolles Island (port locode FREMR) is one of Iles d'Hyeres (4 Mediterranean islands) in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur (France). The island covers a total area of approx 13 km2 (5 mi2) and has population under 500.

Porquerolles is the westernmost and largest of the Hyeres, with length 7 km (4 mi) and width 3 km (2 mi). The island's south coast features high cliffs. On the north coast are located the seaport (harbour marina) and the beaches d'Argent and La Courtade.

The island's village was founded in 1820, with the lighthouse built in 1837 and the church in 1850. In 1912, Porquerolles was purchased by Francois Joseph Fournier (1857-1935, Belgian adventurer and property developer) as a wedding gift for his wife. He planted 200 hectares (500 acres) of vineyards.

France purchased 80% of the island in 1971 to preserve it from further development. Today, much of Porquerolles is part of the Port-Cros National Park.

Since 2010, Porquerolles annually hosts the music festival "Jazz a Porquerolles" (held here each summer).

Porquerolles Island France cruise terminal