Absolutely gorgeous! Unfortunately the whole world knows it. Not a very private calanque.read more

This is one of our all time favorite places to have found in France. The color of the water is like…read moreSt Martin in the Caribbean and the cliff faces give a dramatic affect. Best still is no access to the beach by boats, providing pleasure for all. We accessed by Paddle Board. Wow. It was hard the leave. The water is freeeeeezing by the way. And no toilets. Take your rubbish back with you :)

A very beautiful, sandy beach. The water has been very clean. A lot of parking lots directly at the…read morebeach. Nevertheless, if you come later in the morning or aroung noon, you better look for a parking lot outside the beach area as everything is completely overcrowded. There are a lot of bars and restaurants directely at the beach or in walking distance. Quality and prices are okay in case you take into consideration that France is very expensive. We've been there last year in end of August/beginning of September. At this time, main season has already been finished. I suppose everything will be extremely full in August. I'd like to mention the clean toilets in addition. Always important to know!

From the owner: A la Ciotat La calanque du Mugel et sa plage de galets se trouve juste derrière les chantiers…read morenavals du centre ville. Elle est séparée de la calanque de Figuerolles par une énorme paroi ocre. La roche qui compose le Bec de l'Aigle et les deux calanques ciotadennes est fait d'une roche sédimentaire de type conglomérat appelé "Poudingue". Réputée comme une plage familiale et tranquille, vous pourrez profiter d'un panorama exceptionnel sur la baie de La Ciotat avec l'Ile Verte en premier plan. Ne partez pas sans une visite au Parc du Mugel et son fameux Jardin botanique.

These are nice cove shaped beaches with bathrooms, eateries, creperies, glace (ice cream),…read morevolleyball, a skatepark and some nice views. More of a neighborhood and city style beach areas than a resort. More beaches along the coast and towards Hyeres.. those are maybe more scenic. But this is a good spot to relax and layout and it's a moderate walk from the port area..