Beaches and calanques near Marseille
Prado and Catalans city beaches, the turquoise creeks of the Calanques, and family-friendly swimming spots around Marseille.
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Best beaches in Marseille: Prado, Catalans, Pointe Rouge, Les Goudes, and the Calanques
Master guide to Marseille beaches — Prado sand, Catalans, Pointe Rouge, Les Goudes, and the Calanques. Free vs paid, Pavillon Bleu, family vs scenic.
Calanques beaches: En-Vau, Port-Pin, Sormiou, Morgiou — access and what to bring
Beaches inside the Calanques — En-Vau, Port-Pin, Sormiou, Morgiou. Summer access restrictions, what to bring, and honest advice on swimming.
Cassis beaches guide: Grande Mer, Bestouan, and Calanques access from the village
Cassis beaches — Grande Mer shallow family beach, Bestouan pebble cove, Pavillon Bleu 2026, Calanques access on foot and by boat.
Family beaches near Marseille: sand, shallow water, lifeguards, and shade
Best beaches for kids near Marseille — sand, shallow gradient, lifeguard, shade, toilets. Prado, Cassis Grande Mer, La Ciotat Lumière, Bandol.
Les Catalans beach guide: Marseille's urban sand beach near the Vieux-Port
Anse des Catalans — urban sand beach 20 minutes from the Vieux-Port. Lifeguarded in summer, private beach club option, summer crowd reality.
Prado beaches guide: Marseille's main sandy waterfront explained
Prado beaches guide — Borély, Bonneveine, Pointe Rouge: sand origin, facilities, bus 83 from Vieux-Port, kid play areas, private beach clubs.