Are you staying in the Côte d’ Azur resort of Bandol and looking for a place to swim? The fine golden sands of the Casino beach should make for a pleasant swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean.
Here are some useful tips for planning your visit to the Casino beach in Bandol.
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 du Casino worth it?
Yes, it’s a beautiful beach and well worth a visit. Apart from its fine sand and turquoise waters, it’s the beach’s facilities that make it particularly attractive. We found a beach volleyball court, a water sports center offering a wide range of activities, and a garden perfect for a siesta in the shade. Everything you need for a family break, perhaps after exploring the magnificent offshore islands.
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
The beach floor is made of fine golden sand. There’s a bit of seaweed, but we loved dipping our toes in.
Swimming conditions and supervision
The beach is gently sloping, with no rocks or pebbles.
Plage du Casino is very popular in summer. There’s also a first-aid post. Supervision is provided by lifeguards from Bandol’s SNSM lifeguard service from June to September. Find out more here.
Installations
We’ve spotted showers and toilets along the beach.
Plage du Casino in Bandol: access
Where Plage du Casino is located
- In Bandol
- Close to downtown
- Next to Casino Partouche
Access by car and parking
The easiest way to get to the Plage du Casino is to park in the Casino parking lot (fee payable), at the western end of the beach, in front of the nautical center, on the Quai du Port. Find out more here.
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- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Public transport access
Plage du Casino is served by line 4 of the Bandol bus network.
Bus station stop.
Find out more here.
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Special features
Dog
Dogs are not allowed on the beach.
Reduced mobility access
Access is provided for people with reduced mobility.
With children
The beach is ideal for visiting with children of all ages. There’s a beach volleyball court, a nautical base with towed buoys, jet-skis and parasailing, and a shady garden for youngsters to nap in.
Naturism
It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.
Eating out
Plage du Casino is on the edge of downtown, where there are many restaurants. We ate in a cool little alleyway, at Restaurant Céciliano, close to Bandol harbor. Find out more here.
Hotels
There are lots of hotels in Bandol. It’s a seaside resort! Don’t miss our article on the best places to stay in Bandol.
We stayed at Hôtel Les Galets, above the beaches, with sea views. See prices, photos and availability.
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