Marseille Quick Guide | Safe Solo Female Travel Tips

Marseille’s safest area? The Vieux-Port (Old Port) – watched the sunset there, felt totally secure, and it was pure bliss 🌇. After Rome, I’ve realized aimless wandering suits me best. Evening in Marseille: watching locals jog, cycle, and soak up the vibe. That slow, lived-in energy? So nourishing. 🔘 Marseille Day 1 Itinerary Plan: Arrive in the afternoon, head to the islands for sunset ⛴️ Tickets: Book online at least 2 hours in advance, or be ready to queue. Transport: Airport bus → Train station → Metro Line M1. Get off at Vieux Port, exit 41 – right by the (pier) for Îf and Port du Frioul. Citywalk: Sunset Coastline 🌅 Missed the island ferry? Hop on bus 83 from Vieux Port metro to Parc Valmer (13007 Marseille). Walk the coast, soak in the sunset, and join locals in their evening ritual. Vibe: Packed with runners, cyclists – lively and full of energy! People perch on rocks to watch the sun set; the stones are covered in edgy graffiti, adding so much character. Turquoise Waters: Peer over the bridge – the sea is crystal clear. No beaches, but rows of seats make it easy to sit and stare. Sunset over the coast? So romantic, every shot’s a keeper 📸. Night Scene: Walk back to Vieux Port after dark – bustling, youthful, almost Hong Kong-esque. Safe and vibrant. 🏨 Accommodation: Vertigo Vieux-Port Hostel) Price: £37.85 (Good luck finding a 4-bed female dorm in Europe under £30 these days 😭) Location: 10-minute walk from Vieux Port metro. Pros & Cons: Great spot, but terrible soundproofing. Noise till 2 AM, plus a snoring roommate – my body’s officially over hostel life. P.S. I like France more than Italy, and even more than Germany. #Marseillelife#SouthernFrance #EuropeTravel #Edinburgh #UKLife #Sunset #Marseille #France #FrenchTravel