La Spiaggetta dei Balzi Rossi — Local services in Ventimiglia

We visited this small beach club in June and were pleasantly surprised. Although the website made it seem like you had to book a table to reserve sunbeds, we had no problem getting a spot right by the water when we arrived. A sunbed costs €70 per person.

The place is beautiful, tucked into a quiet cove with crystal clear water and smooth pebbles. It was not crowded when we were there and the atmosphere felt very relaxed. Drinks were €16 and served directly to the sunbeds. When we asked for WiFi, they gave it to us right away and the connection was surprisingly strong and stable.

Music by the sunbeds was fine, a bit loud but nothing too distracting. However, when we sat down for lunch the volume was noticeably higher. It felt too loud to fully enjoy the food even though the playlist itself was okay.

As for the food, the pasta was probably the best we have ever had. Both my dish and my partner’s were absolutely incredible. We also ordered a tomato salad on the side, but it arrived only after we had finished our main courses which was a bit disappointing.

There are clean toilets and changing facilities in small cabins and the overall service was professional and friendly. One downside is that they do not accept American Express which is always a bit...

Short version: Fabulous. 100% Worth the price. Be prepared to spend min €150 per person for chair + drinks + meal.

Long version: I stayed all day (11:30 - 18:00), had lunch, had drinks, swam a lot in beautiful waters, got wonderful service from the staff, and had access to a clean bathroom, shower, and changing room at the end of my day. I definitely would have stayed for dinner if I’d gone on a Friday or Saturday. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect: calm & intimate with a very relaxed vibe. Anyone who says it’s overpriced is either gatekeeping a similar beach club they know of nearby where you can get the exact same thing for less, or they didn’t check the menu and prices online before they went. I opted to eat lunch at my chair because the restaurant has a dress code, which is just that you have to put clothes on, and I didn’t feel like it. But you have access to the same menu if you eat on the beach and it’s a lovely al fresco dining experience. Will 100% be back next time I’m...

I have been coming here for a few years and is absolutely one of my favourite places on earth. The owners are lovely. It’s stunning, the service is wonderful, food is great, beach access is easy. Why the 3 stars? I knew it’s not a cheap place but recently paid almost €300 for a day for two people. I was shocked and speechless. We didn’t go crazy, had an easy pasta lunch with some raw fish starters and a gelato in the afternoon. No bottle service, no extravagance. And most of all, you’re still in Ventimiglia and not in St Tropez. It’s definitely a premium experience when you compare with the other beaches of Menton but come on! I don’t want to leave a bad review but definitely recommend being a bit more realistic. After this experience I probably won’t return until I make the BIG bucks and would encourage others to vote with their feet and utilise the public portion of the beach which is accessible to us commoners (which this bill definitely confirmed, I am...