Plage de la Garoupe — Local services in Metropolitan France

Gorgeous cove in the Cap d'Antibes.

Between July 1st and Sept 15, anyone can book a chair and parasol, online or in-person, for 10-11 euros for the day (a bargain) on the public beach. If you're in for a deluxe experience, there are a few private beaches there with beautiful pontoons and fancy menus!

The cove is also one of the starting points of the "Tire Poil" path - a stunning 2-hour hike along the coast, of medium-low difficulty. Not accessible by bike & most definitely not recommended with a stroller, as there are many, many stairs to climb.

Avoid like the plague around peak summer season. The water gets filthy, jellyfishes are legion, and the place terribly...

OK, parking is bad and it's crowded, but this is a beach you have to (try to) visit. The natural location is just so pretty: the sand, the water, the trees, the rocks, and the mountains far away. The rock which sticks out 20cm, about 100m out, is nice to sit on. Around it are small canyons that you can have fun in, and maybe take some nice underwater photos. Humans have added some nice restaurants. And also unfortunately a large private section of the beach and overcrowded parking. There is a lovely walk starting on the south of the beach, around the...

It’s actually a beautiful place. Unfortunately, it gets so overcrowded that you often have to wait for someone to leave just to spread your towel in their spot. This, of course, ruins the whole idea of a quiet, romantic lagoon. On top of that, only the most expensive restaurant is open to the public; the others belong to hotels and serve only their guests. Drinks are available to take away, but...