{"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":"2025-03-11T10:04:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T09:04:02","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>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>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>La Ciotat is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-cities-cote-azur-towns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C\u00f4te d&#8217;Azur towns<\/a> with the best choice 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<p>It&#8217;s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/en\/best-beaches-cote-azur\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful bays in the south of France<\/a>!<\/p>\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>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 breathtaking scenery from the moment you reach the top of the stairs. 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<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>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.<br\/>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>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.<br\/>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 style=\"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-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-9d6595d7 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\"><strong>Option 1: Old port side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\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-9d6595d7 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\"><strong>Option 2: Beach side<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">With sea views and direct access to beaches. We recommend..:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_box wp-block-list\">\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\"><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-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color 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\" 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\">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>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, the two beaches provide an excellent area for swimming laps!  <\/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>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.<\/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 style=\"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\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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 class=\"liste_voiture wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\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>Think of the<strong>complete insurance<\/strong> (some roads are tortuous 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-9d6595d7 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-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/france?a_aid=zigzag&amp;amp;chan=PL\" style=\"border-radius:4px\" 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\" 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\">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>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>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.<\/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<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>L&#8217;\u00cele-Verte has 3 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>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<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" 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 inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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 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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>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>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 style=\"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\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 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\">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-ou-dormir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels to stay in La Ciotat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Best restaurants (coming soon)<\/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\">La Ciotat&#8217;s most beautiful beaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Tour de l&#8217;\u00cele-Verte (coming soon)<\/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","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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