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Carro beach

Q: Is the Carro beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Carro beach?

The bar is located right on the Carro beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Carro Bleu is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Carro beach?

There are 151 places to stay in the Carro beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Carro beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=54423&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Originals Boutique, Clair H?tel, Martigues</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6130942&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chambre fiora</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3833931&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A 2 pas de la Mer</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4950360&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La maison de Melissa</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3392566&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa en bord de mer</a></li></ul>

Plage de Carro

7.7

/ 10 Very good

#115 out of 332
in Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Carro beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 20th place out of 59 beaches in the Bouches-du-Rhone region 26.8 km away from its center, the city of Marseille. It is one of the beaches of Ponteau settlement, just 5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright 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.

Carro beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage du Verdon, which has a rating of 8.7.

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Historical

+17 ^oC +14 ^oC

Air temperature

10.1 M/S

Wind

+15 ^oC

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Ponteau, Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Bouches-du-Rhone

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

7.4/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Pleasant

6/10

Amenities

Poor

2.7/10

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Carro beach is located in Bouches-du-Rhone region (French Riviera sub-region) within Ponteau, 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.

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12 accomodations nearby

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320m from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Martigues, les Chalets de la Mer ****

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Martigues

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4.7km from center

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1.5km from the beach

Excellent

Chambre fiora

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Martigues

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4.6km from center

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Hebergements sur la cote bleue bord de mer

2.8km from the beach

7.8

Very good

Hebergements sur la cote bleue bord de mer

Entire House

Martigues

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2.3km from center

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4.5km from the beach

9.4

Excellent

La maison de Melissa

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Located at nearest locality

Ponteau

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8km from center

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5km from the beach

9.1

Excellent

Residence Futuna

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ponteau

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8.6km from center

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5.7km from the beach

8.1

Very good

location studio independant

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ponteau

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9.4km from center

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5.9km from the beach

7.7

Very good

Martigues, Camping de l'Arquet ****

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Martigues

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4.9km from center

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Appartement en residence privee proche mer

6.9km from the beach

8.4

Very good

Appartement en residence privee proche mer

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Located at nearest locality

Ponteau

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10.4km from center

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Appartement vue mer le chant des cigales

7.1km from the beach

8.3

Very good

Appartement vue mer le chant des cigales

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ponteau

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10.6km from center

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7.3km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

A 2 pas de la Mer

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ponteau

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10.8km from center

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The Originals Boutique, Clair H?tel, Martigues

7.6km from the beach

7.9

Very good

The Originals Boutique, Clair H?tel, Martigues

Hotel

Martigues

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4.9km from center

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8.5km from the beach

9.8

Exceptional

Villa en bord de mer

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Located at nearest locality

Ponteau

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12km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Very crowded in high season
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Le Carro Bleu• 2 min walk
Le Reverdigo• 5 min walk
Restaurant Le Chalut• 6 min walk
Lola• 7 min walk

Attractions

Petit Musée de Carro• 6 min walk
Carrière• 7 min walk
Lieu de tournage Cam...• 15 min walk
CARRO• 15 min walk

Transport

MRS• 18.2km
St Henri Chaîne• 23.7km
Gare de La Couronne-...• 15 min walk

Localities

Ponteau• 5km
Marseille• 26.8km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Carro beach?

The coastline of Carro beach is covered with 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Carro beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Carro beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Carro beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Carro beach is fully protected from waves.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Carro beach 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Carro beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Carro beach?

The bar is located right on the Carro beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Carro Bleu is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Carro beach?

There are 151 places to stay in the Carro beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Carro beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Carro beach from parking?

The Carro beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Carro beach?

There are 4 attractions near Carro beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Petit Musée de Carro located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Carro beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Carro beach 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.