Les Bambous du Levant

A campsite on an island apart

Les Bambous du Levant doesn't look like your average naturist campsite, if only because it's not even on the mainland. You have to catch a boat from Hyères, count on 30 to 40 minutes of crossing, to reach Île du Levant. An island with the peculiarity of being naturist in its entirety, not just on one beach or a corner of a cove.

You'll find the village of Héliopolis there, along with several other naturist campsites, but Les Bambous du Levant has its own personality: it's a place that clearly caters to a gay and gay-friendly crowd, on top of welcoming naturists in the broader sense.

The location and the setting

The campsite offers tent pitches, with no other form of accommodation mentioned. You're two minutes on foot from the sea, which changes everything in terms of comfort: no need to walk for miles to go swim or sunbathe naked.

Another major perk, the site faces the Parc National de Port-Cros, one of the most preserved protected marine areas in the Mediterranean. The setting has stayed wild, far from the development you see on other stretches of the Var coastline.

Who it's for, what the vibe is

This campsite appeals to a clientele looking as much for the freedom of naturism as for the calm of a place with a clearly gay atmosphere. You don't end up here by chance, you come because you know the island and its particular way of running, cut off from the mainland and living at its own pace.

The island's isolation clearly works in favor of intimacy and disconnection, two ingredients sought by those who choose this kind of stay over a classic roadside naturist campsite.

What visitors say

Online feedback is rare, the place remains fairly under the radar and caters to a niche crowd. The only review available is very positive, top rating, which points to a successful experience for those who have tried it.

Hard to say more given the lack of reviews, but the campsite's profile, an entirely naturist island, gay-friendly atmosphere, immediate proximity to the sea and the national park, is enough to understand who it's for and why some keep coming back.