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Grande Plage
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About
Grande Plage is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 9th place out of 59 beaches in the Bouches-du-Rhone region 37.5 km away from its center, the city of Marseille. It is one of the beaches of Fos-sur-Mer settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Grande Plage coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cavaou beach, which has a rating of 5.9.
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Grande Plage is located in Bouches-du-Rhone region (French Riviera sub-region) within Fos-sur-Mer, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Perfect spot to bask under the sun. The water is crystal clear, allowing you to see the bottom even from afar. Even if you're 50 meters away from the shore, the water is still only 1 meter deep, making it ideal for swimming. There is a large free parking area available for your convenience. If you have your own kayak or boat, you can enjoy kayaking or boating. You can also h..."
Krista Kline
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"Perfect spot to bask under the sun. The water is crystal clear, allowing you to see the bottom even from afar. Even if you're 50 meters away from the shore, the water is still only 1 meter deep, making it ideal for swimming. There is a large free parking area available for your convenience. If you have your own kayak or boat, you can enjoy kayaking or boating. You can also h..."
Krista Kline
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Sausset-les-Pins 3.2 km
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Carry-le-Rouet 1.8 km
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Marseille 2.6 km
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Marseille 4.1 km
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Marseille 4.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Istres 1 km
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Ponteau 5 km
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Carry-le-Rouet 1.5 km
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Marignane 2.8 km
What to do in Grande Plage? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Grande Plage welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Le Pili Pili• 2 min walk
- Aire De Repos Fos Su...• 2 min walk
- Carpe Diem• 3 min walk
- Le Spot Plage• 4 min walk
Attractions
- Maison de la Mer et...• 2 min walk
- Plage du Phare saint...• 6 min walk
- Plage Saint-Gervais• 7 min walk
- Feu de la digue sud...• 8 min walk
Transport
- MRS• 21.9km
- St Henri Chaîne• 32.6km
- Fos sur-Mer• 2.4km
Localities
- Fos-sur-Mer• 1km
- Marseille• 37.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Grande Plage?
The Grande Plage is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Grande Plage?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Grande Plage, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Grande Plage is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Grande Plage good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Grande Plage does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Grande Plage good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Grande Plage secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Grande Plage?
The bar is located right on the Grande Plage.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Pili Pili is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Grande Plage?
There are 121 places to stay in the Grande Plage area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Grande Plage include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Grande Plage from parking?
The Grande Plage has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Grande Plage?
There are 4 attractions near Grande Plage that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Maison de la Mer et du Sport located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Grande Plage?
The month with the highest temperature in Grande Plage is July. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Grande Plage (Bouches-du-Rhone) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Grande Plage (Bouches-du-Rhone) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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