Fancy a swim? If you’re staying in La Ciotat, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Plage des Capucins, to the east of the city’s Old Port, is ideal for lovers of fine sandy beaches. It’s an ideal beach for families, with a view of Île Verte.
Here are our practical tips for planning your visit to Plage des Capucins in La Ciotat on the Côte d’Azur.
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Is Plage des Capucins worth it?
Yes, Plage des Capucins is worth the detour! It’s a great place to spend time with family and friends. It offers beautiful views of the Bec de l’Aigle, Île Verte and the Bay of La Ciotat. There’s also a beach volleyball court and a children’s playground for all ages to enjoy!
In fact, it’s one of the city’s main attractions and one of its best beaches.
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
The ground on Capucins beach is a mixture of fine sand and small golden gravel.
Swimming conditions and supervision
The slope to enter the water is very gentle, ideal for children. Signs indicate that the beach is supervised in season.
Installations
We found showers and toilets right on the beach. Ideal for making the transition from a day at the beach to an evening in one of La Ciotat’s restaurants.
Plage des Capucins in La Ciotat: how to get there
Where is Plage des Capucins?
- In the city of La Ciotat
- 20min walk from La Ciotat’s Old Port
Access by car and parking
There are a few parking spaces along the beach, but in high season, finding an empty one can be a miracle. Further down the article, we’ll point you in the direction of a nearby parking lot.
What’s more, we advise you to park as soon as possible, as traffic in town can be complicated in high season.
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- Choose a car that is powerful enough (the roads are steep) but compact (some passages are narrow).
- Remember to take outcomprehensive insurance (some roads are winding and narrow).
- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Access from the parking lot
We recommend parking at Parking Indigo La Ciotat Parc Du Centre. It is located at 173 Boulevard Alphonse de Lamartine in La Ciotat.
It’s about a 10-minute walk to the beach.
Public transport access
Plage Saint-Jean is served by the 20 and 60 bus routes of the local transport network, which stop at Lumière.
To plan your itinerary, we invite you to consult the official website of the public transport network here.
Special features
Dog
Dogs are not allowed on the beach.
Reduced mobility access
There are no facilities to facilitate the movement of people with reduced mobility on the beach. To get there, however, you’ll find an inclined plane leading straight down into the sand.
With children
The slope is gentle and ideal for a visit with children. The sand is fine, perfect for making sandcastles and other beach games.
However, there are few shady areas on the beach: remember to take an umbrella, sun cream and water with you.
Naturism
Naturism is not permitted in this cove. La Ciotat’s only naturist beach is Plage du Liouquet.
Eating out
There are a number of restaurants close to the beach, including Le Farniente and L’Indiana, both less than a 10-minute walk away.
Otherwise, we recommend returning to the city center. La Ciotat is home to some very fine restaurants. We’ve rounded up our favorites in our article dedicated to the city’s best restaurants.
Hotels
La Ciotat is an ideal place to spend the night. Located near Cassis and Bandol, it’s easy to get around Provence and discover all the jewels of the Côte-d’Azur.
Here are our recommendations for your stay:
WHERE TO STAY IN La Ciotat
Option 1: Old port side
Enjoy the charm of the old town, the port and all the restaurants.
We recommend..:
- Best Western Vieux-Port Hotel with rooftop pool – see prices, photos and availability
Option 2: Beach side
With sea views and direct access to beaches. We recommend..:
- Aparthotel A Deux Pas de L’Eau – see prices, photos and availability
- Hotel Rose Thé – prices, pictures and availability
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