Midi beach
Midi (Midi Beach) s situated in the vibrant commercial district of Cannes, on the other side of the Old Port of the city. This is an elegant sandy beach which was renovated by April 2014. Here, the prices are a bit lower than on Croisette beaches; in summer, the parking are packed with locals' and visitors' cars.
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Beach description
Soft sand covers te public beach for approximately 700 meters towards Cannes-la-Bocca. From here it is easy to see Esterel and the islands of Lerins. During summer season, the beach clubs often install pontoon that go into the water. Those who don't like beach bustle, can spend their time there.
Why Midi Beach is so popular:
- I t is situated very close to the city center.
- It has all necessary infrastructure: sunbeds, mattresses, umbrellas, a lot of cafes, shops.
- It is comfortable for children, there is a playground.
- Surrounding rocks make the sea waters calm. The weather is always perfect here.
- Adults as well have a lot of things to do. If you are tired of sunbathing, you can walk along the boulevard du Midi and visit neighbouring small beaches Plage Laugier, Plage Mistral and Plage Madriga that are public too. Along this entire area, sportsmen run and ride bicycles, there are beach and volleyball courts.
- Every day in summer, and in June and September on weekends, boat trips, parasailing, wakeboarding are organized on pontoons. You can rent catamaran, surf board, canoe. Those who wish, can go out to sea for a sail with a skipper.
- Besides sailing sport, yachts offer organization of private corporate events.
- Rescues work.
- For 25 euros, restaurants and cafes along the beach offer nice menu with seafood and drinks. Locals come here with all their families.
Weekly seawater is taken for analysis, the results of which are posted at the beach entrance. Purity of the water is no unfavourable comments.
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.
Video: Beach Midi
Infrastructure
You don't have to go far to have fun. City has many shopping streets with boutiques, there are also the best restaurants and hotels. Boat trips and great dinners with holidaymakers seamlessly interspersed with a visit to a casino, discos, cinemas.
There are plenty of decent places to stay near Midi Beach. These are luxury penthouses, apartments in bourgeois style, apartments with access to the garden. Everywhere will be provided with comfort and stunning views of the sea.
About 500 metres away from the beach is located L'Ancienne Laiterie Cannes, 3*. Here guests will find a cozy atmosphere, wireless internet service, ticket office. From here you have quick access to the train station, infrastructure of Cannes and the surrounding area. The hotel has a tour desk. Apartment units are well equipped, family rooms are available, pets are allowed.
300 local restaurants are able to satisfy any needs of the public, even the most choosy. Traditional cuisine is Mediterranean. Dorada, perch and gurnard cooked in olive oil should be accompanied by white or pink wine. Dishes will seem especially tasty thanks to the unconventional environment. Restaurants are often located at the very sea margin. In seafood restaurants serving the freshest oysters, which are highly appreciated by gourmets mussels in a creamy sauce and other specialties. Most visitors prefer French and Italian cuisine.
Weather in Midi
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- Midi Beach is just a short walk from Cannes train station. Around 200 bus stops can be found along beach promenade. There is a car rental on boulevard Jean Hebert and on the East side of beach.
- Parking lot is difficult. In summer it is very difficult to find a free place even in parking-meter zone.
- Weather is always favorable, there is no exhausting heat, winters are mild. Water warms up well closer to July, but still does not happen hot. Bathing invigorates.
- Many places open quite late. For dinner at the restaurant you need to come no earlier than 8:00 p.m. Almost everywhere accepted cashless payment. Cash will come in handy at the market or when visiting suburban shops.
- Many entertainment experiences have a dress code, which must be specified in advance.
Where to visit:
- Promenade de la Croisette.
- Cathedral of Saint Nicholas.
- Monastic fortifications and estates behind passenger ship terminal.
- Palais des Festivals.
- After a visit to the golf club, you can visit the bar, which serves several beers .
- Quarter Suquet.
- Farmers markets.
- Lérins Islands.