🇫🇷 Hyères: The French Riviera’s Underrated Gem (Sorry, Nice!)

Nice gets all the hype—but this quaint coastal town stole my heart with its wild charm, crystal waters, and zero crowds. 🌊 1. Giens Peninsula: Secret Coastal Hike 📍 Sentier Littoral 💰 Free! 🚗 Drive to La Madrague (free parking) or bus to Four à Chaux. 👙 Wear: Swimsuit under a dress + sandals—you’ll want to swim at every cove! 🏝️ Plage de la Madrague 🌟 "For slow swimmers who dream of fish friends!" Ankle-deep clarity, warm water, friendly fish guiding you to octopuses 🐙. 🤿 Snorkel gear at Olbia camping shop. 🏝️ Plage des Darboussières 🌟 "Glass water minus the Instagram crowds." Boulder-lined, shallow, with tiny waves. 🏝️ 2. Île de Porquerolles 🏖️ Plage de Notre Dame 🌟 "Postcard-perfect, but fish are shy." Turquoise shallows, pine-scented bike trails. Pebble beach, not sand—pack water shoes! 🏖️ Plage d’Argent 🌟 "Soft sand for toddlers, but busy." #HiddenFrance #FrenchRiviera #NoFilterNeeded