Riou

  • In the background, Riou Island
  • Beach and viewpoint on the col de la Culatte

It is the main island of the Riou archipelago. The highest point is at 190m. At the south, on the sea side, there are high limestone cliffs. At the north, there are cliffs and then the coast becomes lower, with a sand beach and a shingle beach.

We can see a lot of seagulls colonies, and some other species. There are also rabbits, making their hole under the rocks, rats, and sometimes falcons. The climate is dry. This island is amazing for sea diving. There are drops going down to 70m, covered with corals and sponges. There are also many caves and antique wrecks.

  • Riou Archipelago

    Riou Archipelago

  • Sand floor around the beach of Riou

    Sand floor around the beach

  • Riou beach

    Riou beach

  • Small beach and viewpoint on Jarre Island

    Small beach and viewpoint on Jarre Island

  • Cliffs behind the col de la Culatte

    Cliffs behind the col de la Culatte

  • Cliffs near the calanque des contrebandiers

    Cliffs near the calanque des contrebandiers

  • Les Impériaux, on the seaside of Riou island

    Les Impériaux, on the seaside

  • Riou and le petit Congloué

    Riou and le petit Congloué

  • The seaside near Plane island

    The seaside near Plane island

  • View of Riou beach and Plane Island from the col de la Culatte

    Riou beach and Plane Island

  • Sandy beach of Riou and Plane island

    Sandy beach of Riou and Plane island

  • Riou cliffs, on the seaside

    Riou cliffs, on the seaside

  • Until here we can find rabbit holes

    Until here we can find rabbit holes

  • You can also get to Riou island with personalized boat excursions. More info here.
Pictures of Riou