We sometimes see them returning to the Old Port at the end of the afternoon, these hikers still amazed by the discovery of the Parc des Calanques.
Let's enjoy this wild coastline which stretches from Marseille to La Ciotat, knowing that the flora and fauna which inhabit these places must not be weakened by its visitors.
Two remarkable spots… among many others
Why not start with the Goudes, a small welcoming village? The condition is to adopt the “Goudes attitude” by avoiding the dumping of waste! A few steps, and a kilometer further, the houses disappear. The view of the limestone massifs plunging into the blue waters becomes spectacular and swimming is a treat…
Another day, a little further away, starting from the port of Callelongue, you can hike the GR98 and expect to be breathless by the view over the Riou archipelago. At the end of the path is the Calanque de Marseilleveyre... and a bath in its clear waters.
Why “Park” of calanques
Because a national “Park” is a natural territory whose landscapes, fauna and flora are so rich that it is recognized as exceptional by the State. As such, it benefits from protection and therefore from regulations which ensure its sustainability.
Our Calanques Park is renowned because it offers this unique experience of establishing “ a dialogue between land and sea ". What we call the heart of a park will have reinforced protection, among other things, of our animal species. However, our coastline has two hearts, one terrestrial and another maritime. There are dozens of protected animal and plant species here!
Good spirit, good attitude and good footing!
The starting point to reach all these wonders is the Old Port of Marseille. Our first advice for those who don't want to exhaust themselves: leave the port by boat, by bike or better, by bus.
Few people today are unaware that a national park contains a rich biodiversity, that it is fragile, that good attitudes are common sense and yet constantly reminded! : bans on smoking, making fires, traveling off-piste, throwing waste, taking plant or animal species, etc.
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