The summer season is almost here! And who says summer, says beach. Enjoy the Mediterranean climate, the hot sun, without forgetting its beaches with multiple faces… The French Riviera is the ideal place to spend your vacation. Nice and its surroundings are full of different beaches. Sand, pebbles, creeks or private beaches, there is something for everyone. Our concierge Nestor&Jeeves specialized in holiday rentals in Nice, gives you its top 5 of the most beautiful beaches of the French Riviera to spend an unforgettable summer under the sun and the song of the waves…
Discover our top 5 most beautiful beaches of the French Riviera
Castel Beach – Promenade des Anglais, Nice
For this first turquoise spot, we propose to you the first private beach of the Promenade des Anglais, Castel Plage. Behind Rauba-Capeu is this magnificent private beach. A real institution in Nice. We love it for its decor, its amazing view of the Baie des Anges and its fresh Mediterranean dishes but also its accessibility! To get there, go to the Promenade des Anglais next to the famous structure #IloveNice. As a reminder, all the beaches of Nice have pebbles, remember to take your “Méduse” (beach shoes).
Passable Beach, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Facing the harbor of Villefranche, you are the private beach Passable. This sublime beach known for its orange furniture is a real little oasis. Its exposure is the best, you will have the right to the sun all day long until it sets. This luxurious beach has its own valet parking and boat access. Its plus is that it offers water sports activities or the possibility of having a massage. You can also come and enjoy a delicious meal during the day or in the evening, you will be seduced by its spectacular setting facing the city of Villefranche.
Our tips: just next door, there is a small public beach that is quickly full, but empties at the end of the day, perfect for watching the sunset.
Beach of Mala, Cap-d’Ail
This little corner of paradise is located between two natural cliffs. Its wild aspect and its translucent water make this beach unique. We like it for its calm side which gives us the impression to be in the middle of an island.
On the other hand its access is more difficult because it is necessary to borrow a long staircase of a hundred of steps (that it will be necessary to think of going up at the end of the day). For the most privileged, a boat access is possible.
Once at the bottom of the stairs, you can access the public beach or the two private beaches: La Réserve de la Mala with a chic and musical atmosphere on weekends or Eden Palace for an exotic atmosphere.
Our tips: don’t hesitate to take your fins and snorkels to admire the fish.
La Marinière beach, Villefranche-sur-mer
Only 10 minutes from Nice, discover Villefranche-sur-mer. This small town has one of the most beautiful beaches in the region. This beautiful beach is 700 m long. This place is very easy to access, the train will drop you just above the beach. If you come by car, a huge parking lot is at your disposal. At the end of the beach, there is a large volleyball court, which is very pleasant at the end of the day before having an aperitif! For those who love the sea, this beach is famous for scuba diving. Once you have finished swimming, go to the “Promenade des Marinières”, where you will find several restaurants along the beach.
L’Amour à la plage, Promenade des Anglais, Nice
This beautiful beach belongs to the Costes Group which owns the Amour Hotel in Nice and Paris. You will appreciate a flowery and atypical decoration. This beach is surely the most stylish in Nice. A festive atmosphere with concerts and dance parties awaits you from Tuesday to Saturday until 00:30. As for the restaurant, it highlights the local dishes of the region and offers you affordable dishes. To end your evening in style, go to the Hotel Amour. This hotel has a dance bar open on weekends.
Our concierge Nestor&Jeeves offers you apartments for rent facing the sea. Ideal to go for a swim in the morning! Discover our selection of apartments: Ocean Promenade is a beautiful apartment with a terrace overlooking the sea. Paradise Promenade has a very large terrace with deckchairs.