Sunny beaches, breathtaking landscapes, unique colors... The French Riviera has a unique natural heritage that attracts millions of visitors every year. Celebrated for its natural beauty, the region also boasts fantastic marinas.
French Riviera: what are the most beautiful marinas in the region?
The French Riviera offers a wide variety of marinas, from the most luxurious to the most unique. Benefiting from a radiant climate for a large part of the year, the marinas of the French Riviera invite visitors to stroll among superb boats. Some of them have even received the Blue Flag in 2019, an international environmental and tourist label rewarding beaches and marinas that implement a responsible sustainable development policy. Discover our selection now!
The Menton Garavan marina
Inaugurated in 1967, the Garavan marina is located 700 meters from the Italian border. With its 770 moorings, it is one of the largest marinas on the French Riviera. Its postcard-like landscape, oscillating between the blue of the Mediterranean and the colorful tones of the Belle Époque buildings in Menton, makes it a popular port for boaters and visitors from around the world.
The Cassis marina
The Cassis marina is highly popular among vacationers every year. It offers a magnificent view of the sea and the steep cliffs of Soubeyranes. It also has the advantage of being located in close proximity to a beautiful small sandy beach. A small marina with immense charm!
The Sanary-sur-Mer marina
Nestled in the heart of the old town, the Sanary-sur-Mer marina (83) has a typical Provençal configuration that is now rather rare to find on the French Riviera. Housing a small fleet of traditional Provençal fishing boats called "pointus", it offers a superb sun-soaked panorama. The added bonus? You can buy fresh fish at the fish market every morning on the quay.
The Old Port of Saint-Tropez
The Old Port of Saint-Tropez has managed to retain all its charm despite the 6 million tourists it receives every year. Located facing the magnificent pastel-colored facades of the old town, it offers no less than 734 moorings, allowing visitors to admire a wide variety of boats, from small traditional fishing boats to gleaming luxury yachts.
The Port-Grimaud marina
The Port-Grimaud marina, a lake-city in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez classified as a 20th-century heritage site, offers a unique mooring in front of each house. Built on the model of Venice, it allows visitors to navigate the city by water and admire the colorful buildings that beautify the place.
A few other must-visit marinas on the French Riviera
The French Riviera has several other marinas that are absolutely worth discovering during a stay in the region.
- The Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat marina (06)
- The Nice marina (06)
- The Villefranche-sur-Mer marina (06)
- The Saint-Mandrier marina (83)
- The Sainte-Maxime marina (83)
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