Fancy a swim? If you’re staying in Antibes, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Plage de la Salis, just south of Vieil Antibes, is the perfect place for sandy beach lovers. With its many facilities (including a handiplage area), it’s an ideal beach for families, with views over the old town.
Here are our practical tips for planning your visit to Plage de la Salis in Antibes.
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 the Salis beach worth it?
Yes, it’s a beautiful beach and well worth a visit. We particularly recommend it for families, as the slope is gentle and the water shallow. This long sandy beach is ideal for relaxing, with its panoramic view over the old town. What’s more, it’s just a stone’s throw from Plage de l’Ilette, where you’ll find the water sports centre!
It’s one of the town’s main attractions, next to the beautiful Plage du Ponteil.
Beach type
Sand or no sand?
The beach floor is made of fine golden sand. We loved dipping our toes in. On the other hand, the closer you get to the nautical base and Plage de l’Ilette, the more you’ll come across pebbles instead of sand.
Installations
We found public showers and toilets right on the beach.
Monitoring
The beach is supervised only during the opening hours of the lifeguard station, indicated by a flag.
Conditions for swimming
The water is transparent and shallow. The slope is gentle and gradual, ideal for family bathing. However, jellyfish and algae are sometimes present, at random.
Plage de la Salis in Antibes: how to get there
Where is Plage de la Salis?
- In the town of Antibes.
- Access from the old town: 20min walk.
- Access from Juan-les-Pins: 25min walk.
Access by car and parking
The nearest parking lot is at the nautical base, less than a 5-minute walk from Plage de la Salis. It’s free and public, but can fill up quickly. A few paid parking spaces are located along the beach.
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- There is a lot of demand, book it early.
Public transport access
The beach is easily accessible by car, on foot or by bike. Dedicated parking spaces are available along the beach. You can also opt for a bus trip. The most direct way is to take line 14, which will take you from the old town (Place Guynemer stop) to the beach (Handiplage stop). To plan your itinerary, we invite you to consult the official website of the public transport network here.
Special features
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on the beach.
Reduced mobility access
Plage de la Salis is a handiplage, which means it has special facilities to facilitate access to the beach for people with reduced mobility. For example, it includes a ramp for access to the water, as well as adapted sanitary facilities, changing rooms and showers.
With children
The slope is gentle and ideal for a visit with children. You can also keep them entertained at the nearby water sports centre!
Naturism
It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.
Eating out
In season, you’ll find fast-food and ice-cream stands on the beach. Quality restaurants are also nearby, such as La Maison de Bacon, a 15-minute walk away. To find out more, read our article on the best restaurants to eat in Antibes!
Hotels
Antibes is an ideal place to spend the night, close to Cannes and Nice. Here are our recommendations for your stay:
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
