Beautiful beaches in Antibes

Beautiful Sandy Beaches

Antibes and Juan-les-Pins feature a rare collection of natural sandy beaches along a coastline otherwise dominated by pebbles. These spots range from the sheltered cove of Plage de la Gravette, nestled beneath the medieval ramparts of the Old Town, to the wide stretches of Plage de Ponteil and Plage de la Salis. Many offer views of the French Alps and the Cap d'Antibes. These public areas provide shallow, clear waters suitable for swimming, with several locations featuring pine-shaded borders and proximity to local sailing schools.

Beautiful Sandy Beaches — Map

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A

Plage de la Gravette

An unusually sandy beach in this part of the country is a great place to relax as it is usually quite calm and the water is clear to swim…

B

plage de la pinède

Located in Juan-les-Pins, this sandy beach is bordered by a grove of umbrella pines. It sits near the site of the annual Jazz à Juan festival and offers views across the Golfe-Juan towards the Esterel Mountains.

C

Plage de Ponteil

A wide, sandy beach situated between the Old Town and Cap d'Antibes. The water remains shallow for a significant distance, and the site includes a 'handiplage' area for accessibility and a local sailing school.

D

Plage de la Salis

Situated at the base of Cap d'Antibes, this sandy beach offers views of the old town ramparts and the Garoupe Lighthouse. It features a public boat launch at its southern end.

E

Plage Gallice

A sheltered sandy beach located next to Port Gallice on the western side of Cap d'Antibes. Its position provides protection from the wind and views of the Lérins Islands.

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