A responsible commitment in the port areas of the Var
Protecting underwaterbiodiversity🐟
Several of the Var's ports have been awarded national labels as a result of their commitment to environmental initiatives that qualify their activities. The ports that hold them are acting to protect biodiversity and the environment by limiting their impact. For example, the port of Bormes les Mimosas has been awarded the Ports Propres label, which is active in biodiversity, and the port of Fréjus has been awarded the Pavillon Bleu label.
When it comes to your yachting activities, you need to operate in an "eco-responsible" way to ensure that the Var's natural treasures live on. By informing yourself about the areas where mooring is prohibited, you will be helping to preserve the lungs of the Mediterranean: the Posidonia meadows. This endemic aquatic plant is a major asset in the fight against coastal erosion. Better known as a major reservoir of biodiversity, it is a living and feeding ground for fish, as well as a spawning ground and nursery. To make your boating and diving more enjoyable, protect them!
Regulated anchorages outside ports ⚓
These represent an alternative to port infrastructures and allow you to take full advantage of the natural environment while respecting it. In this sense, there are individual moorings formalised by buoys, and areas for moorings and light equipment (ZMEL).
In recent years ,ecologically anchored moorings havebeen set up along the Var coastline. In the Rade d'Agay in Saint-Raphaël, these buoys are already a reality, allowing you to anchor without fear of destroying underwater flora and fauna .
Individual mooring zones in the Var
You can also anchor in designated areas, all of which are listed by the Var prefecture
To find out more
The Nav&Co mobile application has arrived in the Mediterranean!
It allows boaters to navigate while accessing essential information on maritime regulations, buoyage and the biodiversity of the surrounding area.
All the info on the Nav&Co application
