Plage du Soleil (Antibes): tips + photos

This beach is one of our favorites in the Antibes area! It is located just outside the seaside resort of Juan-les-Pins, in the Golfe-Juan district. Large and well-equipped, we find it ideal for families. It is also less crowded than nearby beaches.

Here are some useful tips for planning your visit to the Plage du Soleil in Antibes.

Read our article on Plage du Soleil in Golfe-Juan!

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Is Plage du Soleil worth it?

Type of beach

Plage du Soleil in Antibes: access

Special features

Is Plage du Soleil worth it?

Yes, it’s a beautiful beach and well worth a visit. With its fine sand, gentle slope and palm trees, it’s ideal for a relaxing vacation. In fact, we’ve listed it among the most beautiful beaches in Antibes! Located in the Golfe-Juan district (Vallauris), it’s off the beaten track of the Juan-les-Pins tourist area, and therefore less crowded. On the other hand, there can be a lot of music in high season, as many beach restaurants are located nearby.

Are you a thrill-seeker? This is the beach for you. You’ll find a water sports equipment rental service (ski, wakeboard, stand-up paddle…). To find out more, visit the official website here. You can enjoy these activities with complete peace of mind, as there is a special channel dedicated to them.

WHERE TO STAY IN Antibes

Option 1: near the ramparts

Close to the ramparts, to enjoy the charm of the old town and all the restaurants.
Hôtel la Villa Port – See prices, photos and availability

On the beach side (Ponteil and Salis) with views of the ramparts and mountains.
Hôtel La Jabotte – See prices, photos and availability

In Juan-les-Pins, in the heart of the peninsula.
Hôtel La Villa Cap d’Antibes – See prices, photos and availability

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Type of beach

Sand or no sand?

The beach floor is made of fine golden sand.
We loved dipping our toes in.

Swimming conditions and supervision

The slope is gentle, ideal for safe bathing. A channel is specifically dedicated to nautical activities. So you can relax in peace and quiet. The beach is supervised in season (generally from 9am to 7pm in July and August). For more information, read the signs at the entrance to the beach!

Installations

We found showers and toilets right on the beach.

Plage du Soleil in Antibes: access

Where’s the beach?

In the town of Vallauris, in the Golfe-Juan district (just outside Juan-les-Pins).
Access from Old Antibes: 15min drive (1h walk),
Access from Juan-les-Pins: 10min drive (50min walk).

Map of Antibes' most beautiful beaches. — Map of Antibes’ most beautiful beaches.

Access by car and parking

This beach is ideal for those with vehicles. You’ll find it quieter than the nearby beaches, as it’s a little out of the way. There are several parking lots nearby, but the closest is the Indigo Vallauris Vieux Port parking lot. This secure pay parking lot is open 24 hours a day.

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Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
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There is a lot of demand, book it early.

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Access from the parking lot

The beach is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Indigo Vallauris Vieux Port parking lot we’ve indicated. Other parking lots are a ten-minute walk away. The access road to the beach is flat.

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Public transport access

You can also get to Plage du Soleil by public transport. It’s just 5 minutes from the “Golfe-Juan-Vallauris” TER stop.

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Special features

Dog

Dogs are not allowed on the beach.

PLAN YOUR STAY IN Antibes

Reduced mobility access

This beach is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

With children

The gentle slope is ideal for a visit with children or the whole family.

Naturism

It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.

Eating out

Beach restaurants such as La Petite Plage are nearby. If you’re looking for a good place to eat, check out our article on the best restaurants in Antibes!