The beaches in Antibes and along the Cap d’Antibes vary hugely. They include stretches of yellow sand (very crowded in the summer months), the pebbly long beaches that go beside the road from Antibes along the coast to Nice, and a series of small rocky coves around the Cap which are wonderful for snorkeling. Most of the sandy, family beaches have minimal showers, toilets and places to buy food. On the La Salis beach make for Chez Jozy, a food stand which sells the best, freshly made pan bagnats (tuna sandwich in a bap) and chips.
When the beaches pall, make your way to Marineland just outside the main part of Antibes, though be warned –- it is quite expensive. There’s a whole raft of activities on offer, including splashing down the Shark River, looking at polar bears and penguins, meeting sea lions and watching those spectacular dolphins going through their paces.
More informationRN7, avenue Mozart
Tel.: 00 33 (0) 8 92 30 06 06
www.marineland.fr
