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