Gravette beach
Gravette (La Gravette Beach) – most beautiful of the public beaches of Antibes. White sands are scattered behind the ramparts of the Old Port almost in the center of the city. Luminescent waters of bay are covered by a jetty, it is always calm and sunny here.
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Beach description
Place is very attractive to citizens, who previously walked nearby for shopping, mothers with children. Gently sloping beach, water is clear in any season. Length of La Gravette is second only to La Salis, which does not make La Gravette less popular. Beach is free, there are quite a lot of people here in hot summer days, so the best time to visit is early in the morning.
Mothers with children need to keep in mind that local women sunbathe topless on the La Gravette beach.
Favorite place of rest, resembling, rather a suburban pool, if you look at it from the embankment, provided with all beach infrastructure:
- There are fresh water showers and toilets built right into the wall of the shafts.
- There are kiosks with drinks and ice cream. Umbrella, towel need to take with you.
- There are several paid parking lots near avenue de Verdun.
- There are beach inspectors on duty in summer months.
- Pets are not officially allowed and pets really aren’t when there are a lot of people. There are sometimes frolicking dogs in off-season.
- Beach is closed for night at 08:00 p.m. and in winter on rainy days beach can be closed for days.
- There are many places where tired vacationers can eat in old part of Antibes near the beach.
Antibes has a large stretch of beach areas. Length of beach areas together with suburban area is about 25 km. Here you can not be limited to diving or cruising. Surfing and snowboarding are available, kayaking is practiced, yoga and pilates are practiced on beach promenades. There are literally no restrictions in anything: diving, jet skis and parachutes, hydro-airplanes. Numerous rental offices provide everything you need for classes. Water Sports Cap D'Antibes – company that provides services in almost any water form.
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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Infrastructure
There are many bars, entertainment establishments, cozy restaurants since Antibes is considered to be one of the youth and popular resorts. Tired of sand and sun on La Gravette, it's worth renting a bicycle and going on a city tour to map out where to spend the evening: at disco, casino or restaurant.
There are many places to stay near beach. These are luxury hotels or have a history. Someone will choose a stylish design and someone more like a romantic setting. Two steps away from La Gravette is located a small hotel on type of family La Place Hotel Antibes, 3*. There are many places to visit from hotel. Shops and restaurants are just around the corner. Hotel is small, cozy. There is underground parking lot near hotel. Staff is nice, serving in several languages. Breakfast, laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Non-smoking rooms available. Style of hotel will appeal to family vacationers and couples who came here for romance.
Local cuisine is formed mainly by Spanish, Italian, Moorish traditions. Seafood became basis of gastronomy. In addition to traditional French fish soups, you can try unusual, rare dishes. Together with foie gras, fried shrimp, pigeon breasts, squid with white beans are considered specialties. Many people like risotto, ratatouille, roast lamb. Wine list will surprise connoisseurs. Rare wines, desserts are always perfect.
On the Boulevard Massena, which belongs to old part of city, there is a very colorful market, where on the way to beach tourists get miniature souvenir bottles with the famous local absinthe, olive oil. There are also stalls with many types of cheese, herbes de Provence, sausages, mountains of vegetables and fruits.
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There are no direct bus services to Antibes from Nice or Cannes airport. You need to get to the railway station, then change to the train or bus that goes to Antibes. More convenient option is a ride on rented car. You can walk to La Gravette from the avenue de Verdun foot, looking for a passage in stone fence.
Beach season is open from May, but the best holiday awaits in September, when the heat subsides and sea is still warm in summer. Can be quite hot in summer, so do not forget about the right beach equipment: head-dress, glasses. It is desirable to have a pair of towels with you, price on the beach for towels reaches 10 euros. Bottom is stony in some places, stones are not sharp, it is impossible to get hurt, but for convenience, special shoes will not hurt.
Too bright dresses and decorations are not accepted on beach, allowed only in special cases. It is advisable to always have documents with you and if you have any questions, contact the police, who are often found here.
What to visit:
- Port Vauban and picturesque harbor;
- architectural and religious monuments Cathedrale Notre Dame de la Platea and Notre-Dame de Bon Port;
- built in XVI century Fort Carré;
- Museu Picasso;
- Napoleon Museum;
- Park of flowers;
- Provencal farm;
- Mariland aquarium.