Calanques de Cassis beach

Calanques de Cassis (Les Calanques de Cassis) is one of the most beautiful beaches in Provence. Beach is surrounded by majestic mountains, dense forests and picturesque buildings. Also adjacent to the beach is a major dock with luxury yachts, located in a rocky bay. Already beautiful picture is complemented by a bright blue sea, clean beach, steep terrain.

Beach description

Beach is located in the city of Cassis - tourist center with the following infrastructure:

  • supermarket;
  • casino;
  • diving center;
  • French, Italian and Mediterranean restaurants;
  • package store with local drinks;
  • parking lot for 50+ places;
  • bakery and pastry shops;
  • cultural and tourist center;
  • playgrounds;
  • equipped campgrounds.

On the territory Calanques de Cassis has a toilet, a bathhouse, trash cans. There are food courts and small shops in summer. Beach is covered with small pebbles, on which you can walk barefoot. Beach is loved for a smooth set of depth, small waves and mostly windless weather.

Calanques de Cassis attracts a large number of couples and young people in the summer. Among the guests of beach is dominated by French citizens and residents of the European Union. Beach is located in 20 km southeast from Marseille. This place can be reached by bus from Marseille, private transport or taxi.

Interesting fact: Cassis city is a major center of winemaking. On the beach, sell inexpensive, but very tasty wines.

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. 

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