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Plage du Prophete
Plage du Prophète
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Plage du Prophete is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 9th place out of 59 beaches in the Bouches-du-Rhone region 2.6 km away from its center, the city of Marseille. It is one of the beaches of Marseille settlement, just 2.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Plage du Prophete coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. 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.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plages du Prado, which has a rating of 8.6.
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+17
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+14
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Plage du Prophete is located in Bouches-du-Rhone region (French Riviera sub-region) within Marseille, 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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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Sunset• 5 min walk
- Le Comptoir Marseill...• 14 min walk
- La Dolce Vita• 17 min walk
- Le 8ème Sud• 17 min walk
Attractions
- Le Maregraphe• 13 min walk
- Digue du Prado• 15 min walk
- Centre Des Monuments...• 19 min walk
- Parc de la Valbelle• 20 min walk
Transport
- JAH• 19.3km
- Esplanade• 18 min walk
- Stairs of Gare de Ma...• 3.5km
Localities
- Marseille• 2.6km
- Marseille• 2.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Plage du Prophete?
The coastline of Plage du Prophete 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 Plage du Prophete?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage du Prophete, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Plage du Prophete good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Plage du Prophete is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Plage du Prophete for swimming is very positive.
Is the Plage du Prophete 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 very smooth.
Is the Plage du Prophete secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage du Prophete?
The bar is located right on the Plage du Prophete.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sunset is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Prophete?
There are 2216 places to stay in the Plage du Prophete area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage du Prophete include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Plage du Prophete from parking?
The Plage du Prophete 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 Plage du Prophete?
There are 4 attractions near Plage du Prophete that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Le Maregraphe located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Plage du Prophete?
The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Prophete 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?
Plage du Prophete (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.Plage du Prophete (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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