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About Maritime Alps

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent pebbly beaches of Maritime Alps attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

23 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Antibes

Antibes

37 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for Sup surfing
Golfe-Juan

Golfe-Juan

26 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Beaulieu-sur-Mer

Beaulieu-sur-Mer

25 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Mandelieu-la-Napoule

Mandelieu-la-Napoule

43 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Saint-Laurent-du-Var

Saint-Laurent-du-Var

36 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Cannes

Cannes

44 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Cap-d'Ail

Cap-d'Ail

28 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche-sur-Mer

23 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Eze

Eze

27 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Theoule-sur-Mer

Theoule-sur-Mer

32 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

39 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Nice

Nice

58 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Beausoleil

Beausoleil

39 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Cagnes-sur-Mer

Cagnes-sur-Mer

35 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
Menton

Menton

28 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Les Groules

Les Groules

23 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for Kayaking
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Maritime Alps Best beaches

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Rague Beach
Rague Beach
Rague Beach
Senior friendly
Plage de la Rague

Rague Beach

Theoule-sur-Mer 1.4 km
Very good
8.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index
Soleil Beach
Soleil Beach
Soleil Beach
Kids friendly
Plage du Soleil

Soleil Beach

Golfe-Juan 0.6 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
8.3 Amenities index
Sablettes Beach
Sablettes Beach
Sablettes Beach
Senior friendly
Plage des Sablettes

Sablettes Beach

Menton 0.5 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
6.5 Amenities index
Plage du Sable d'Or
Plage du Sable d'Or
Plage du Sable d'Or
Senior friendly

Plage du Sable d'Or

Mandelieu-la-Napoule 1.7 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue water • Crowded in season
6.8 Amenities index
La Figuerette
La Figuerette
La Figuerette
Senior friendly

La Figuerette

Theoule-sur-Mer 2.5 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.8 Amenities index
Golfe Juan beach
Golfe Juan beach
Golfe Juan beach
Senior friendly

Golfe Juan beach

Golfe-Juan 1 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season
6.1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Maritime Alps beaches

Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Sand
Sand
Rocks
Rocks
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Snorkling
Snorkling
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Long beaches
Long beaches
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 75 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Maritime Alps.

Most beautiful beaches of Maritime Alps

Mala Beach
Plage Mala

Mala Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
France, Cap-d'Ail 0.6 km
Fourmis Beach
Plage des Fourmis

Fourmis Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
France, Beaulieu-sur-Mer 0.7 km
Chateau Beach
Plage du Chateau

Chateau Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Theoule-sur-Mer 0.3 km
Villefranche-sur-Mer beach
Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche-sur-Mer beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Villefranche-sur-Mer 0.7 km
Paloma Beach
Plage Paloma

Paloma Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
France, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat 0.9 km
Plage de l'Aiguille

Plage de l'Aiguille
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
France, Theoule-sur-Mer 0.9 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Maritime Alps

Plage de la Serre II

Plage de la Serre II
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise water, Pebbles bottom
France, Cagnes-sur-Mer 1 km
Petite Fontaine beach

Petite Fontaine beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Theoule-sur-Mer 0.6 km
Plage de la batterie

Plage de la batterie
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
France, Golfe-Juan 2.4 km
Plage d'Eze-sur-Mer

Plage d'Eze-sur-Mer
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
France, Cap-d'Ail 1.3 km
Plage de Maupas

Plage de Maupas
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Theoule-sur-Mer 3.7 km
Eze-sur-Mer beach
Eze beach

Eze-sur-Mer beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Eze 1 km
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Sandy beaches in Maritime Alps

Croisette beach

Croisette beach
8.7
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Cannes 0.8 km
Juan Les Pins beach

Juan Les Pins beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Antibes 1.6 km
Bocca Beach
Plage de la Bocca

Bocca Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Mandelieu-la-Napoule 2.4 km
Garoupe Beach
Plage de la Garoupe

Garoupe Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Antibes 3.9 km
Bijou Beach
Bijou Plage

Bijou Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Cannes 2.2 km
Midi Beach
Plage du Midi

Midi Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Cannes 0.9 km
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Beaches with shade in Maritime Alps

Passable Beach
Plage de Passable

Passable Beach
8.6
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light fine pebble
France, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat 0.7 km
Petite Afrique Beach
Plage Petite Afrique

Petite Afrique Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Beaulieu-sur-Mer 0.4 km
Plage de la Fosse

Plage de la Fosse
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat 0.5 km
Le Meridien Beach

Le Meridien Beach
8.3
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Beausoleil 1.2 km
Chateau beach

Chateau beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Theoule-sur-Mer 2 km
Fossettes beach

Fossettes beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Blue water
France, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat 0.7 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Maritime Alps

Plage de la Gravette

Plage de la Gravette
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Antibes 1.6 km
Plage des Ondes

Plage des Ondes
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Antibes 3.4 km
Suveret beach

Suveret beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Theoule-sur-Mer 0.4 km
Pullman hotel beach

Pullman hotel beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
France, Mandelieu-la-Napoule 1.9 km
Plage Cros Dei Pin

Plage Cros Dei Pin
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
France, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat 0.3 km
Plage de la Gallice

Plage de la Gallice
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Antibes 2.3 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Maritime Alps

Plage de la Raguette

Plage de la Raguette
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Theoule-sur-Mer 1.8 km
Plage de St. Helene

Plage de St. Helene
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Nice 3.4 km
l'Ange Gardien

l'Ange Gardien
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble
France, Villefranche-sur-Mer 0.9 km
Midi Surveillee beach

Midi Surveillee beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Cannes 2.3 km
Plage du Fort Carre

Plage du Fort Carre
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Antibes 1.7 km
D'Abel Baliff beach

D'Abel Baliff beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown pebble, Blue pure water
France, Theoule-sur-Mer 3.4 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Maritime Alps, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is pebble of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are pebbly, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 44.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Maritime Alps is less than 500 meters. 73 beaches are relatively easy to access, 2 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

The vast majority of Maritime Alps beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Maritime Alps's beaches

Rague Beach
10 Kaiya Elise Winters

This quaint beach is simply delightful, and typically not overrun with crowds. You'll find a charming kiosk where you can purchase a quick snack, as well as a cozy bar for those looking for something a bit more substantial.

Soleil Beach
8 Jaxton Lee

Golfe Juan boasts a lovely sandy beach with a convenient car park and marina nearby. However, it tends to get quite crowded, especially during peak season. Locals, particularly the older generation, stake their claim on prime beach real estate early in the morning and fiercely defend it. To secure a good spot, it's best to arrive early, especially in July and August. Due to Covid-19, the beach was less crowded than usual, and some of the promenade restaurants were only partially open. Keep in mind that prices can be quite steep.

Sablettes Beach
10 frenziedbeing

The beach may be petite in size, but its beauty and tranquility are unmatched. It's a delightful spot to bask in the sun and relish in the moment. The charming promenade, which is conveniently located at the beachfront, serves as an excellent starting point for the stairs that lead up to Old Town Menton.

La Figuerette
10 Daniel Miller

This sandy beach is small yet delightful, offering a lovely view. It is perfect for children, and the section nearer to the port is particularly enjoyable.

Plage Marquet
10 Aria Isadora Monroe

This beach is a gem, located just beside Monaco, and it's completely free to access. Unlike the pebbly beaches in Nice, this one boasts actual sand. The water is crystal clear and the sunsets are breathtaking. As an added bonus, helicopters pass overhead every five minutes.

Plage Rondelli
8 Lena K.

There is ample parking available and a variety of bars and restaurants to choose from at this beach. The atmosphere is pleasant, with a mix of sand and stones. The best part, in our opinion, is that dogs are permitted on the beach, which is a rarity in the area between Menton and Monaco.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 30 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 29.7°C and water up to 26.6°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 10.6°C and water to 14.6°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Maritime Alps? In total there are 75 beaches and the most popular is Croisette beach.

Most viewed beaches of Maritime Alps

Sablettes Beach
Plage des Sablettes

Sablettes Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Menton 0.5 km
Plage de la Salis

Plage de la Salis
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Antibes 2.1 km
Plage de Carras

Plage de Carras
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Nice 0.7 km
Soleil Beach
Plage du Soleil

Soleil Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
France, Golfe-Juan 0.6 km
Criques du Cap Estel

Criques du Cap Estel
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Cap-d'Ail 1.5 km
Golfe Juan beach

Golfe Juan beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
France, Golfe-Juan 1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Maritime Alps?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Maritime Alps, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 75 beaches in total, of which about 18 can be called high-rated.

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Maritime Alps?

Most of the beaches located in Maritime Alps are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Maritime Alps?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Maritime Alps?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Maritime Alps by occupancy.

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Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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