Beyond Swimming
Beach Activities
Free Options: - Beach volleyball - Snorkeling - Coastal walks - Sand sculpture - People watching
Rentals Available: - Stand-up paddleboards - Kayaks - Pedal boats - Jet skis - Parasailing
Organized Activities: - Beach yoga (some free) - Fitness classes - Volleyball tournaments - Swimming clubs - Diving schools
Coastal Paths
Sentier du Littoral Networks of coastal paths connect beaches: - Cap d'Antibes circuit - Cap Ferrat loop - Monaco to Cap d'Ail - Esterel coast - Often spectacular
Path Etiquette: - Stay on marked trails - Respect private property - Bring water always - Wear proper shoes - Check accessibility
Harbor Life
Fishing Ports Still-working harbors offer authenticity: - Villefranche morning catch - Antibes Quai des Milliardaires - Nice Port Lympia - Menton old port - Buy direct from boats
Yacht Watching Free entertainment at major ports: - Antibes: Largest yachts - Cannes: Celebrity boats - Monaco: Ultimate display - Nice: More democratic - Saint-Tropez: Summer spectacle