Catalan
It is the closest beach to the Old Port. Particularly popular and coveted by the Marseillais, it is difficult to find a place there, but it remains a very friendly beach.
How do we get there? By bus no. 81, “les Catalans Corse” stop.
Is it monitored? The beach is supervised from June 5 to September 1.
The + of this beach is its underwater museum
The prophets
This famous Marseille beach, located on the Corniche Kennedy, is very busy in summer, day and night. It mixes sand and rocks.
How do we get there? By bus no. 83, “Prophète” stop.
Is it monitored? The beach is supervised from June 5 to September 1.
The Prado North
Located in the southern harbor of Marseille, it is part of the Gaston Deferre beaches. Also called “Grand Roucas beach”, this gravel beach offers a pleasant setting for swimming. It is not uncommon to see families walking there. Regularly, demonstrations or sporting events are organized to the delight of spectators.
How do we get there? By buses no. 19 and 83, “la plage” stop.
Is it monitored? The beach is supervised from June 5 to September 1.
The South Prado
Also called “David’s Beach”, it offers the same privileges as its neighbor Grand Roucas. This beach is fully accessible to disabled people and walks there are very pleasant in the evening.
How do we get there? By buses no. 19 and 83, “la plage” stop.
Is it monitored? The beach is supervised from June 5 to September 1.
Red Point
Pointe Rouge beach is one of the rare fine sandy beaches in Marseille. It is ideal for children since it is several meters deep, which makes it a family place. It is also the meeting place for windsurfers.
How do we get there? By bus no. 19, “Pointe Rouge” stop.
Is it monitored? The beach is supervised from June 5 to September 1.
Glass factory
This very pleasant beach welcomes many people in summer. In the evening it is also very busy. Located after Pointe-Rouge, it becomes, when the conditions are right, a very interesting spot for surfers.
How do we get there? By bus no. 19, “Verrerie” stop.
Is it monitored? The beach is not supervised.
The Borely stopover
There are two beaches there, Borély beach, which adjoins Huveaune beach, and Bonneveine beach. Located next to the Escale Borély, they are the meeting place for kite flyers, walkers and swimmers.
How do we get there? By bus n°19, “les gatons plage” stop
Is it monitored? The beach is supervised from June 5 to September 1.
Coastal Shelter Beach
Also called Anse des Phocéens, this small, discreet beach is located after Pointe-Rouge and Bain des Dames. You go down there by stairs, not very practical with a stroller… The beach is rather narrow but the water is beautiful.
How do we get there? By bus no. 19, “Verrerie” stop.
Is it monitored? The beach is not supervised.
Bain des dames
This small sand and pebble beach, lined with huts, offers a superb view of the Marseille harbor. It is located after Pointe-Rouge.
How do we get there? By bus no. 19, “Bain des Dames” stop.
Is it monitored? The beach is not supervised.
Anse des Sablettes
It is a pebble and sand beach also called “Colombet beach”.
How do we get there? By bus no. 19, “Grotte Rolland” stop.
Is it monitored? The beach is not supervised.
Friuli
Also called Sainte-Estève beach, it is located on the famous Friuli Island opposite the Marseille harbor. This sand and pebble beach with clear water is only accessible by shuttle boat.
How do we get there? By the shuttle accessible from the Quai des Belges on the Old Port
Is it monitored? The beach is supervised from June 5 to September 1.
Monkey Bay
It is a family beach where there are many scuba divers. It is the last beach before entering the Calanques area. Small sandy beach, it is located just after the village of Goudes.
How do we get there? By bus no. 20, “les Goudes” stop.
Is it monitored? The beach is not supervised.
