Ville de Sanary-sur-Mer
Description
"Portissol beach, certified 'Handiplage Level 3' (accessible beach), is a sandy beach located about 1km from the harbor. For the year 2025, as part of the 'bathing water quality' approach, it was classified as 'excellent quality'."
A sandy beach stretching 200 meters, it features a lifeguard station and restroom facilities (adapted for people with reduced mobility).
It enjoys a beautiful setting and has three restaurants around its bay.
There is a parking area above the beach, as well as access for people with reduced mobility.
The beach is equipped with facilities that allow people with various disabilities to enjoy the pleasures of the seaside and swimming.
These include reserved parking spaces, access mats leading into the sea, amphibious wheelchairs (Tiralo and Hippocampe), as well as adapted showers and toilets available to them.
It is also worth noting the presence of “handiplagists,” meaning staff trained to assist and welcome people with disabilities.
These facilities are available from April to September, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (only when the green flag is displayed).
In July and August, Portissol Beach hosts an underwater trail.
To enjoy it, feel free to contact the Sanary Tourist Office to register.
Swimming is supervised by certified lifeguards (BNSSA), assisted by first-aid responders (PSE2):
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on public holidays and weekends in May, at Dorée/Lido Beach, Gorguette Beach, and Portissol Beach.
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day from June 1 to August 31, on all beaches.
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day from September 1 to September 30, on all beaches.
During the municipal council meeting of February 25, 2015, the municipality committed to certifying the quality management of bathing water in order to guarantee safe sanitary conditions for beach users.
Since the first audit conducted in July 2015, this certification has been maintained through annual audits carried out by an independent inspection body.
- Tips⚠️ Warning: Risk of Rockfalls
Due to instabilities identified by geotechnical studies that could cause landslides and rockfalls, the area below the North cliff of Portissol, as well as the entire plot of the former Kima establishment (including the concrete slab), are hazardous zones. Access to these areas is strictly prohibited.
Please respect the barriers in place and follow the instructions of the lifeguards to stay safe.
To protect young people's health and the marine environment, all beaches are now tobacco-free. Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited, with a €135 fine for violators.
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Wheelchair available
Incline >5% but reasonable
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Access to water facility
Rates
Free access.
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Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 500 Maximum number of people
Openings
All year 2026 - Open everyday
Swimming supervision is provided by certified lifeguards (BNSSA), assisted by first-aid responders (PSE2):
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on holidays and weekends in May at Dorée/Lido Beach, Gorguette Beach, and Portissol Beach.
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., every day from June 1 to August 31, on all beaches.
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., every day from September 1 to 30, on all beaches.
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on holidays and weekends in May at Dorée/Lido Beach, Gorguette Beach, and Portissol Beach.
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., every day from June 1 to August 31, on all beaches.
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., every day from September 1 to 30, on all beaches.
Location
Contact Portissol Beach
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to a motorway
- Feet in the water: beach
- Coastal
- Bus stop < 500 m
- Close to a public transportation
- Village -2 km away
