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Tolerable

Plage de la Tour Fondue

Giens, France

#316 out of 332 in Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Tolerable

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Port Auguier • 0.6 km

Map of beach

French Restaurant Restaurant Le Prado

8.4 - Very good 80m

Restaurant Le Pradeau Plage

9.2 - Excellent 230m

Restaurant Restaurant Le Carbet

8.2 - Very good 900m

Restaurant Noé & le Comptoir de Noé - Cuisine de Partage

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Le Domaine de la Mer

8 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Melting Pot Resto

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant pizza gaston giens

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Le Bar Du Soleil

2.1km

Cafe Café Leduc

7.2 - Good 2.1km

Park Crique

1.1km

Park Le Parc du Provençal

2.1km

Park SALINS DES PESQUIERS HYERES

3.6km

Hiking Area Cap rabarassara

3.8km

Park Insolite!

4.1km

Hiking Area Pointe de Rabat

4.1km

Park Ermitage

4.1km

Hiking Area Voie douce salins des Pesquiers

4.3km

Hiking Area Sentiers du littoral

4.4km

Playground Aire de jeux La Capte

4km

Supermarket Carrefour City

6km

Bakery Marie Blachère Boulangerie Sandwicherie Tarterie

7 - Good 8.7km

Supermarket Chronodrive

8.8km

Museum LA TOUR FONDUE

250m

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Baume

8.6 - Excellent 850m

Tourist Attraction Sanctuaire d'Aristée Giens

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Petit train de la presqu'île

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Beach La Bergerie

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Le chateau de giens

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Tourist Attraction YOOLOOC location PADDLE géant SURF électrique

2.3km

Tourist Attraction ECOBEACH HYÈRES GIENS

2.6km

Tourist Attraction YOOLOOC

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Amusement Park Magic World

6.1km

Historical Landmark Archaeological Site of Olbia - Town of Hyères

6.2km

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About

Plage de la Tour Fondue is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 190th place out of 197 beaches in the Var region 21.2 km away from its center, the city of Toulon. It is one of the beaches of Port Auguier settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small bay with blue water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Plage de la Tour Fondue coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

25 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage D'Argent, which has a rating of 8.7.

Plage de la Tour Fondue is located in Var region (French Riviera sub-region) within Port Auguier, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+31 ^o C +21 ^o C

Air temperature

4.5 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Port Auguier • 0.6 km

Map of beach

French Restaurant Restaurant Le Prado

8.4 - Very good 80m

Restaurant Le Pradeau Plage

9.2 - Excellent 230m

Restaurant Restaurant Le Carbet

8.2 - Very good 900m

Restaurant Noé & le Comptoir de Noé - Cuisine de Partage

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Le Domaine de la Mer

8 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Melting Pot Resto

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant pizza gaston giens

9.4 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Le Bar Du Soleil

2.1km

Cafe Café Leduc

7.2 - Good 2.1km

Park Crique

1.1km

Park Le Parc du Provençal

2.1km

Park SALINS DES PESQUIERS HYERES

3.6km

Hiking Area Cap rabarassara

3.8km

Park Insolite!

4.1km

Hiking Area Pointe de Rabat

4.1km

Park Ermitage

4.1km

Hiking Area Voie douce salins des Pesquiers

4.3km

Hiking Area Sentiers du littoral

4.4km

Playground Aire de jeux La Capte

4km

Supermarket Carrefour City

6km

Bakery Marie Blachère Boulangerie Sandwicherie Tarterie

7 - Good 8.7km

Supermarket Chronodrive

8.8km

Museum LA TOUR FONDUE

250m

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Baume

8.6 - Excellent 850m

Tourist Attraction Sanctuaire d'Aristée Giens

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Petit train de la presqu'île

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Beach La Bergerie

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Le chateau de giens

7.6 - Very good 2.2km

Tourist Attraction YOOLOOC location PADDLE géant SURF électrique

2.3km

Tourist Attraction ECOBEACH HYÈRES GIENS

2.6km

Tourist Attraction YOOLOOC

10 - Exceptional 2.7km

Amusement Park Magic World

6.1km

Historical Landmark Archaeological Site of Olbia - Town of Hyères

6.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Studio 30m2 sur la Presqu'ile de Giens dans residence privee avec piscine

300m from the beach

7.1 Good

Studio 30m2 sur la Presqu'ile de Giens dans residence privee avec piscine

Entire Apartment

Hyeres Plage • 850m from center

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Hyeres : magnifique appartement Le Bois d Olivier

1.1km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Hyeres : magnifique appartement Le Bois d Olivier

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Located at nearest locality

Entire Villa

Hyeres Plage • 2.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

310m 4 min walk

Connected beach

Plage du Pradeau Plage du Pradeau

5.9 Pleasant

450m 6 min walk

Bouvet beach Bouvet beach

6.8 Good

700m 9 min walk

Plage du Port Auguier Plage du Port Auguier

5 Tolerable

820m 11 min walk

Lou Plage Lou Plage

6.9 Good

870m 11 min walk

Baume beach Baume beach

7.8 Very good

890m 11 min walk

Plage la Polynesie Plage la Polynesie

5.9 Pleasant

1km 13 min walk

Cypress beach Cypress beach

6.9 Good

1.1km 15 min walk

Battery range Battery range

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Port Auguier • 650m

Main locality of province

Toulon • 21.2km

Transport

Airport

TLN • 7.7km

Bus Station

Lentisques B • 17.5km

Train Station

Gare de Hyères • 9.3km

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5 Tolerable

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Average Reviews rating

5 Tolerable

René Dubois

2 Very poor

No longer a beach

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de la Tour Fondue?

The coastline of Plage de la Tour Fondue is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage de la Tour Fondue?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de la Tour Fondue, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Plage de la Tour Fondue good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Plage de la Tour Fondue is partially protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Plage de la Tour Fondue good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Plage de la Tour Fondue secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de la Tour Fondue?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage de la Tour Fondue.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Pradeau Plage is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de la Tour Fondue?

There are 538 places to stay in the Plage de la Tour Fondue area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de la Tour Fondue include:

Residence Les Mandariniers

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage de la Tour Fondue from parking?

The Plage de la Tour Fondue has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage de la Tour Fondue?

There are 4 attractions near Plage de la Tour Fondue that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage de la Baume located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage de la Tour Fondue?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage de la Tour Fondue is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage de la Tour Fondue (Var) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage de la Tour Fondue (Var) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.