Public Beaches: Your Riviera Rights
Despite private beach clubs dominating postcards, Cannes maintains excellent public beaches.
Best Public Beaches
Plage du Midi (West of old port) - Long stretch of sand - Family-friendly - Volleyball courts - Snack bars and facilities - Less crowded than eastern beaches
Plages de la Croisette - Multiple access points between private concessions - Sand (imported annually) - Showers and toilets - Can get very crowded - Best early morning
Plage de la Bocca - Longest beach in Cannes - Popular with locals - Good for water sports - Easy parking - More spacious
Plage Gazagnaire - Eastern Cannes - Mix of sand and pebbles - Quieter atmosphere - Good swimming - Coastal path access