{"id":4472,"date":"2023-10-20T14:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/plus-belles-plages-la-ciotat\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T20:44:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:44:29","slug":"best-beaches-la-ciotat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-la-ciotat\/","title":{"rendered":"11 best beaches in La Ciotat (photos + tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Long sandy beaches, orange rocky coves, transparent waters&#8230; La Ciotat offers a magnificent choice of places to swim or sunbathe.<br\/>Here&#8217;s our selection of <strong>La Ciotat&#8217;s most beautiful beaches<\/strong>, with photos and tips for planning your stay.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/best-beaches-la-ciotat.jpeg\" alt=\"la ciotat's best beaches\" class=\"wp-image-4439\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The beaches of La Ciotat<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-ciotat\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4436\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Ciotat<\/a> is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-cities-cote-azur-towns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the towns on the French Riviera<\/a> with the best selection of beaches.  <br\/>You can enjoy:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to the south, calanques of orange-red rock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in the middle of sandy beaches with gentle slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to the east, a beach of flat rocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Figuerolles cove<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Calanque-Figuerolles\/i-STNw2H7\/0\/81c03315\/L\/Calanque_Figuerolles-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calanque de Figuerolles - view from above\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Calanque de Figuerolles in La Ciotat is a natural wonder. This is one of <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our favorite beaches<\/a> on the C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur.<br\/>Nestled between steep cliffs and surrounded by lush Mediterranean vegetation, this calanque offers a breathtaking view as soon as you reach the top of the stairs.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its crystal-clear waters and pebble beaches make it ideal for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing in the sun.<br\/>The Figuerolles cove is also famous for its spectacular orange-red rock formations. We loved the show!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/beach-calanque-figuerolles-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article dedicated to the Calanque<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Calanque-Figuerolles\/i-9s5MF76\/0\/e2347707\/L\/Calanque_Figuerolles_plage-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calanque de Figuerolles - beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20 min walk from the port of La Ciotat, southwards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A parking lot 5 minutes&#8217; walk away, but not very large<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pebble beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unattended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for snorkeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A restaurant along the access road<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">La Ciotat<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 1: Old port side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Enjoy the charm of the old town, the port and all the restaurants.<br\/>We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Best Western Vieux-Port Hotel <\/strong>with rooftop pool &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/de-londres-menton.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Hotel-Best-Western-Premier-Vieux-Port\/i-m63tjMx\/0\/c2cb9f38\/S\/Hotel_best_western_port_piscine-S.jpg\" alt=\"Best Western Hotel\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Option 2: Beach side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">With sea views and direct access to beaches. We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Aparthotel A Deux Pas de L&#8217;Eau<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/a-deux-pas-de-l-39-eau.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see prices, photos and availability<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Hotel Rose Th\u00e9<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/fr\/rose-the-la-ciotat.html?aid=2319618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">prices, pictures and availability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Hotels-Facades\/i-Gjkkrnd\/0\/4b2b13ff\/S\/Hotel_Rose_the-S.jpg\" alt=\"Rose Th&#xE9; Hotel\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotels-la-ciotat-where-stay\/\">See our reviews of the best hotels in La Ciotat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-1435362&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2319618&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all available accommodations  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Calanques de Mugel<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Calanque-Mugel\/i-bxSTr8b\/0\/6b4c5e44\/L\/Calanque_Mugel_vue-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calanques de Mugel - view from above\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the same corner of La Ciotat&#8217;s rocks, we discovered the other calanque, with 2 beaches, one large and one small. The calanque is a little less spectacular, but offers a beautiful view of \u00cele-Verte and plenty of space for swimming.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The water is azure and transparent, ideal for spotting fish, sea urchins and starfish.<br\/>You can also take a stroll around the park to enjoy nature right next to the city.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Calanque-Mugel\/i-Qrmc7PD\/0\/528e75b4\/L\/Calanque_Mugel_plage-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calanques de Mugel - beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>20 min walk from the port of La Ciotat, southwards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-minute walk to parking lot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pebble beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unattended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for snorkeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A restaurant on the beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Light Beach (Handiplage)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Lumiere\/i-4pxps85\/0\/96df1f1a\/L\/Plage_Lumiere-3-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Light range\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La Ciotat&#8217;s best-known beach is Plage Lumi\u00e8re.<br\/>To the north of the old port, there&#8217;s a string of sandy beaches. In this area, the slope is gentle, making swimming and children&#8217;s activities easy.<br\/>We really liked the pretty shape of the cove and the large sandy area.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also a beach with all the Handiplages facilities. They have plenty of chairs for the physically disabled, but also cater for the mentally, hearing and visually impaired).<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Lumiere\/i-343Vvvd\/0\/be34056a\/L\/Plage_Lumiere-8-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage Lumi&#xE8;re - Sand\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the heart of the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 min walk from the old port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sand beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervised beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-smoking beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend parking at the marina parking lot (15 min. walk) on the town side, or at the Saint-Jean Post Office parking lot (15 min. walk).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR TPS FOR RENTING YOUR CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nProvence<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to take out<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> (some roads are winding and narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1302\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L.png 421w, https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vieux-Nice-ruelle-L-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=PL\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the cars<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/renting-car-provence\/\">See our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Grande-Plage<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Grande\/i-xH3rxDS\/0\/0b5c6a0c\/L\/Grande_plage-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Grande-Plage - city view\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following on from Plage Lumi\u00e8re, with just a promontory in between, lies Grande-Plage. It offers similar characteristics (fine sand, gentle slope, clear water) plus a few beach restaurants and deckchairs for hire.<br\/>Together, these two beaches make for a great spot to swim laps!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/grande-plage-la-ciotat-beach\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"12593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more photos.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Grande\/i-srFMHch\/0\/4509f748\/L\/Plage_Grande-L.jpg\" alt=\"Grande-Plage - mountain view\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the heart of the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 min walk from the old port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sand beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unsupervised section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-smoking beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend parking at the marina parking lot (15 min. walk) on the town side, or at the Saint-Jean Post Office parking lot (10 min. walk).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Plage des Capucins \/ Cyrnos<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Capucins\/i-Xm49vPf\/0\/65ef1008\/L\/plage_capucins-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage des Capucins \/ Cyrnos\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still in the same area, Plages Des Capucins and Cyrnos are a little closer to downtown. They offer a slightly different visual effect, as the sand is mixed with fine orange gravel.<br\/>In our opinion, this is the most photogenic beach in the area, with a beautiful contrast of colors.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/plage-capucins-beach-la-ciotat\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11335\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See more photos.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Capucins\/i-ZrC5bS9\/0\/f0be1de2\/L\/plage_capucins-7-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage des Capucins \/ Cyrnos - magnificent colors\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>East of the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>less than a 30-minute walk from the old port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sand and gravel beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervised section in season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-smoking beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend parking at the marina parking lot (20 min. walk) on the town side, or at the Saint-Jean Post Office parking lot (10 min. walk).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information, good addresses to make <strong>your stay in Provence<\/strong> a success, will <strong>soon be gathered<\/strong> in a single ebook!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ebooks_CorseNormandie_FR.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Plage Nautique (from Port Saint-Jean)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Nautique\/i-wF5ngdC\/0\/af116a20\/L\/plage_nautique-L.jpg\" alt=\"Nautical Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little further east, just off Port Saint-Jean, don&#8217;t miss the tiny cove with its fine sand and transparent water.<br\/>It&#8217;s not big, but that&#8217;s part of its charm.<br\/>In season, a hut is available to rent deckchairs and kayaks.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Nautique\/i-cTsVqmq\/0\/5550c9ff\/L\/plage_nautique-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Nautical beach - clear water\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>East of the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 min walk from the old port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sand beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unsupervised section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend parking at the marina parking lot (20 min. walk) on the town side, or at the Saint-Jean Post Office parking lot (10 min. walk).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Plage Saint-Jean aux roches plates<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Saint-Jean\/i-jXCDwZH\/0\/61d4418d\/L\/plage_saint_Jean-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage Saint-Jean (flat rocks)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s not a typical beach, but for us who love rock formations, it was a real favorite. This hidden beach is accessible via a small alley. You can land on large slabs of rock laid in scales.<br\/>To swim, you&#8217;ll need shoes because of the rocks, but who wouldn&#8217;t want to float in this transparent water with one of the best views over the bay of La Ciotat.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/plage-saint-jean-beach-la-ciotat\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Saint-Jean\/i-X5xf44c\/0\/d567c85b\/L\/plage_saint_Jean-4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plage Saint-Jean (flat rocks) - water access\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>East of the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40 min walk from the old port<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unsupervised beach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We recommend parking at the Saint-Jean Post Office parking lot, a 10-minute walk away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#9250d91a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/provence-plane.png\" alt=\"provence plane\" class=\"wp-image-12898\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/provence-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/provence-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/provence-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/provence-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">It&#8217;s time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Calanque de Seynerolles (\u00cele-Verte)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Ile-Verte\/i-kp37WsW\/0\/59babd29\/L\/ile_verte_calanque_seynerolles-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Seynerolles Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-ile-verte-la-ciotat-things-to-do\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">L&#8217;\u00cele-Verte<\/a> consists of three small beaches. The most popular (and our favorite beach) is Seynerolles. We love the way the rocks surround the little bay, making it ideal for snorkeling. For us, it&#8217;s one of La Ciotat&#8217;s most beautiful beaches.<br\/>It&#8217;s a very small area of sand and the rest of rocks.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the boat shuttle from the old port (15min)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once on the island, take the path to the south (left) to reach the beach: 15min walk approx.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take walking shoes and anything else you may need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wild beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Calanque La Plageolle (\u00cele-Verte)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Ile-Verte\/i-ZnjGwDT\/0\/350bddc5\/L\/ile_verte_calanque_plageolle-L.jpg\" alt=\"Calanque La Plageolle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the north side of \u00cele-Verte, you&#8217;ll find another tiny beach with turquoise waters. It&#8217;s closer to the pontoon, about a 5-minute walk, and offers lovely views over La Ciotat.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the boat shuttle from the old port (15min)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once on the island, take the path to the north (right) to reach the beach: approx. 5min walk.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take walking shoes and anything else you may need<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wild beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Plage Saint-Pierre (\u00cele-Verte)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Ile-Verte\/i-NtKqD6v\/0\/f6f7dca1\/L\/ile_verte_plage_Saint_pierre-L.jpg\" alt=\"Saint-Pierre Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you don&#8217;t feel like walking, as soon as you arrive on the island, at the end of the pontoon, there&#8217;s a beach at the foot of a restaurant. It&#8217;s a pebble beach with a fairly steep slope.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the boat shuttle from the old port (15min)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wild beach apart from the restaurant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Liouquet beach<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Liouquet\/i-xhmnp42\/0\/8e7b130f\/L\/plage_liouquet-3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Liouquet Beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This beach isn&#8217;t really for sitting on or swimming, but it should please geology enthusiasts.<br\/>The Liouquet beach is a pebble beach accessible by stairs from the corniche. The right-hand section is off-limits due to the risk of a landslide. But it does offer an interesting view of the rocks.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Plage-Liouquet\/i-DKXQ2Qc\/0\/ebadffb7\/L\/plage_liouquet-5-L.jpg\" alt=\"Liouquet beach - cliffs\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>East of La Ciotat  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A few parking spaces along the narrow road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wild beach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f1e7fa;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">La Ciotat<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-things-to-do-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in La Ciotat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-hotels-la-ciotat-where-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Hotels to Stay at in La Ciotat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-restaurants-la-ciotat-where-eat-reviews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"11156\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Most Beautiful Beaches in La Ciotat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/visit-ile-verte-la-ciotat-things-to-do\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tour of \u00cele-Verte<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/beach-calanque-figuerolles-la-ciotat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calanques de Figuerolles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Provence-Lovers\/La-Ciotat\/n-tBbrxM\/Ville\/i-FdR572k\/0\/7e3a0d98\/M\/La_Ciotat_port-1-M.jpg\" alt=\"La Ciotat\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:319px;height:303px\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Long sandy beaches, orange rocky coves, transparent waters&#8230; La Ciotat offers a magnificent choice of places to swim or sunbathe.Here&#8217;s our selection of La Ciotat&#8217;s most beautiful beaches, with photos and tips for planning your stay. 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