The Best Saint-Raphaёl Beaches My Top 5 Picks for Family Fun

Contributor blog post by Laura:

Are you on holiday near Saint-Raphaёl on the Côte d’Azur and would you like to know which beach to go to? Here’s our selection of 5 best beaches for you to try out!

1. Calanque du Petit Canereit, Antheor

A beautiful, natural spot away from the crowds, without facilities. This beach is located between Agay and Théoule-sur-Mer, just after passing Antheor Plage and the train bridge. You will see a small parking lot on the right side of the scenic road.

…Continue reading here for Laura’s beautiful photos and descriptions of each of her top picks for the French Riviera beaches near Saint-Raphaёl.

2. Plage du Débarquement, Saint-Raphaёl

3. Tiki plage, or Plage de Camp Long, Agay

4. Calanque des Anglais, Agay

5. Saint-Aygulf

These beaches are family-friendly, although in some cases access is a little more sporty than others. Read the Let’s Explore article for the full details on each one, along with some tips for a fun beach day with the kids.

Via:: Let’s Explore

Insider’s Tips for French Riviera Beaches

Don’t tempt fate and leave anything of value in your car.

Make sure to take sunscreen, water, food, towels and all the toys (snorkels, fins, sand buckets, shovels, umbrellas, towels etc.)  you need for your day at the beach. Some of the places mentioned above have no services.

Many Mediterranean beaches are a mix of sand and small stones; it is a good idea to bring water shoes.

Stand-up paddleboarding is quite popular, and generally speaking, the water is reasonably calm.  If you do not have your own board, there are many places where you can rent the equipment (as mentioned in Laura’s post). Provence Kayak Mer is located in La Ciotat, and they offer both courses and rental options.

July and August are the busiest tourism months all along the Côte d’Azur, it is best to arrive at the beach early to get both parking and a decent spot to set-up camp.

For more beaches that are suitable for families along the French Riviera, at Le Lavandou, near Cannes and Villefranche-sur-Mer – please read this post.

Laura

Laura’s family is multicultural. She is Dutch, and lives in Switzerland, with her French-Swiss husband and two (2) boys. The family travels for pleasure (and leisure) discovering new places, exploring different cultures and enjoying the people that they meet. Laura says, “I am curious, and I love the fact that travelling always triggers the curiosity of children.”

Let’s Explore the World with our Family is Laura’s blog about visiting new places and diverse scenery that sparks the seeds of curiosity and questions in both their children and themselves.