Saint-Raphaël:
The Town of Five Harbours

In the 19th century, Saint-Raphaël was just a small fishing village, before becoming a real transit point for goods. Year after year, the town kept growing between land and sea. Today, Saint-Raphaël is often nicknamed "the town of five harbours".

From the Santa Lucia harbour to the port of Boulouris, by way of the port of Agay, its 36 km of coastline in the middle of the Côte d'Azur are a feast for the eyes. The area is very popular with yachtsmen and holidaymakers for its natural surroundings and its strategic location for exploring the Côte d'Azur. Water-sports centre, sea fishing or long walks around its five harbours and some thirty beaches: plenty of discoveries await you!

The Santa Lucia harbour

The Santa Lucia harbour is without doubt one of the most popular harbours in Saint-Raphaël. It is also the largest in the town. Located 1.5 km from the town centre and made up of two basins, it has 1,630 berths, including many for large yachts, protected by a breakwater. You will find a large water-sports centre there for thrill-seekers who want to try jet-skiing, water-skiing or towed inflatables! For those looking for calm and nature, its 2 km of quays are perfect for long walks by the water and a host of other leisure activities.

The third-largest harbour on the Côte d'Azur, Santa Lucia is without doubt one of the most popular harbours in Saint-Raphaël. It is also the largest in the town. Located 1.5 km from the town centre and made up of two basins, it has 1,630 berths, including many for large yachts, protected by a breakwater. You will find a large water-sports centre for thrill-seekers who want to try sailing, Hobie Cat, paddleboarding or wing foiling! For those looking for calm and nature, its quays are perfect for long walks by the water.

Its facilities are regularly upgraded to make them ever more environmentally friendly. Since 1992, the harbour has been awarded the "Blue Flag" label every year in recognition of its environmental commitment.

The Santa Lucia harbour is very pleasant all year round with its many bars, restaurants and shops. The town of Saint-Raphaël even aims to make the harbour a hotspot for nightlife in summer.

The Vieux-Port

The Vieux-Port of Saint-Raphaël is the most authentic in town, and is unusual in being a fishing, commercial and leisure port all at once! It was one of the town's strategic sites at the start of the 20th century.

Although it is a historic harbour, it keeps evolving. Fully renovated a few years ago, it has kept all its charm. New berths have been added and the fishermen's quay redesigned. The harbour offers splendid walks with views over the bay and the town centre. If you enjoy sea fishing, hop aboard one of the many traditional boats that will take you out for an unforgettable morning! The fishermen are well known in Saint-Raphaël: around thirty of them keep their gear in buildings on the fishermen's quay. This is also where the large yachts, up to 45 metres long, are moored. The harbour is the perfect place to buy fresh wild fish straight from small-scale fishing, just steps from the old town!

It is also the departure point for boats to Saint-Tropez, Cannes, the Lérins Islands and Porquerolles! An exceptional way to discover the wonders of the Mediterranean.

The port of Boulouris

The port of Boulouris (also called the port du Toukan) is small, but no less charming for it. Located between the old town and Cap Dramont, sheltered from the wind, it will win you over with its very typical character and its calm. You can even walk there from the Santa Lucia harbour along the coastal path. A family atmosphere, far from the bustle of the Côte d'Azur's seaside resorts.

The port of Poussaï

Located at the foot of the semaphore, the port of Poussaï is a real gem for boaters and walkers. As a local fisherman puts it: "Here, we're like the grouper waiting at the bottom of its hole, peaceful…"

No yachts here, no celebrity speedboats, no luxury sailing yachts. Just 90 moorings for boats from 5.20 m to 6 metres. At Le Dramont, you are sheltered from the temptations of excess. Instead, people cultivate a love of the sea, conviviality and authenticity.

The port of Agay

What strikes you first when you arrive at the port of Agay is its exceptional setting. It is no coincidence that the word "agay" means "peaceful" in Greek! More than a hundred years old, the harbour lies right in the heart of the bay of Agay, much loved by sailors for its postcard looks. Its breakwater and pontoons have recently been completely redeveloped. Pleasure boats and fishing boats are moored there, and here too you can buy fresh fish. It is also a departure point for boat trips and glass-bottom boat tours.

Around the harbour, you will find three fine sandy beaches and the magnificent red rocks of the Esterel massif. It is no surprise that artists such as Guy de Maupassant and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry loved to stay here! Don't miss the climb to the top of the Rastel either: the view over the harbour and the bay is breathtaking. You have to see it to believe it!

And… the screw anchors

Screw anchors: what are they? They are actually a mooring system, 123 in total, for boats up to 16 metres long. The system is almost unique in the Mediterranean. Created in Saint-Raphaël in 2004, these moorings are environmentally friendly and available from early May to late September. The rest of the year, the buoys are removed and stored. A good way to ease congestion in Saint-Raphaël's harbours in summer.