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Pointe des Douaniers
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Pointe des Douaniers is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 65th place out of 75 beaches in the Maritime Alps region 11.2 km away from its center, the city of Nice. It is one of the beaches of Cap-d'Ail settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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 not crowded place during the season.
Pointe des Douaniers 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 Mala, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Pointe des Douaniers is located in Maritime Alps region (French Riviera sub-region) within Cap-d'Ail, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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
"This beach is a great location to take a stroll along the sea and reach Monaco. Additionally, the beach has light pebbles which add to its charm."
Nad D.
User reviews
"This beach is a great location to take a stroll along the sea and reach Monaco. Additionally, the beach has light pebbles which add to its charm."
Nad D.
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
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Villefranche-sur-Mer 0.7 km
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Menton 0.5 km
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Antibes 3.9 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- SCDF Botticini• 2 min walk
- TotalEnergies• 9 min walk
- TotalEnergies• 9 min walk
- Nuit de Saïgon• 10 min walk
Attractions
- Jardin des Douaniers• 2 min walk
- Villa the Camellias...• 7 min walk
- Château des Terrasse...• 12 min walk
- New National Museum...• 21 min walk
Transport
- MCM• 19 min walk
- Résidence Costa Plan...• 12 min walk
- Cap d'Ail• 11 min walk
Localities
- Cap-d'Ail• 740m
- Nice• 11.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Pointe des Douaniers?
The beachline of Pointe des Douaniers is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Pointe des Douaniers?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pointe des Douaniers, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Pointe des Douaniers good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Pointe des Douaniers is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Pointe des Douaniers for swimming is very positive.
Is the Pointe des Douaniers 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Pointe des Douaniers secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pointe des Douaniers?
The bar is located right on the Pointe des Douaniers.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.SCDF Botticini is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Pointe des Douaniers?
There are 3549 places to stay in the Pointe des Douaniers area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Pointe des Douaniers include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Pointe des Douaniers from parking?
The Pointe des Douaniers 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 Pointe des Douaniers?
There are 4 attractions near Pointe des Douaniers that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Jardin des Douaniers located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Pointe des Douaniers?
The month with the highest temperature in Pointe des Douaniers is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Pointe des Douaniers (Maritime Alps) 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Pointe des Douaniers (Maritime Alps) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Pointe des Douaniers for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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