Cran d’Escalles beach
Cran d’Escalles is the best beach in the north of France, according to the Paris Match magazine, as well as a true miracle of nature and the main landmark of the Opal coast. It is difficult to disagree with all this, seeing the bewitching beauty of the coastline, surrounded by majestic snow-white chalk cliffs, resembling similar cliff formations on the coast of Dover.
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Beach description
The beach is located near the village of Escalles. Its long coastline is covered with clean sand mixed with prevailing snow-white and gray shingle (often overgrown with emerald moss), especially large ones, closer to the sea. The rocky strip of the beach is about 10 m wide. The beach coast is quite wide, especially at low tide. But during the high tidal period, it turns into a very narrow strip, what should be taken into account when resting here. Also, it is better not to settle in the shade in close proximity to the cliffs, framing the entire coastline of the beach. Cretaceous rocks are very fragile and their collapse is quite possible.
North winds prevail here, so high waves are common, and the beach itself is very popular with surfers. A very difficult descent leads to the coastline, all cafes and shops are located at the top of the cliffs. When planning to rest here, it is better to bring along food and everything necessary. Of the interesting places, it is possible to note the presence of a bunker from the Second World War in the cliffs.
When is the best time to go?
It is possible to relax in France at any time of the year, the time of the trip depends more on your preferences. Summer - a great time to travel to the sea. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, even on the southern French Riviera is not hot weather. In winter , people go to ski resorts in France. It should be be mindful that in summer and winter in France there is a high season, respectively, prices soar. To enjoy the excursions, choose the time from February to April or from September to November, when both in the north and in the south it is not very crowded. If you go to the French Riviera in September, you will never lose: You will find a time when the weather is still warm and the prices are not so high.