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Catalans Beach in Marseille - France
Information on the Catalans Beach in Marseille (France)
Description and location of the Catalans Beach in Marseille (13000)
Our opinion on the Catalans Beach
Catalans Beach in Marseille is the most popular beach and is the closest to the Vieux-Port (Old Harbor). It is also famous for its two beach volleyball courts where several international competitions are organized. This fine sand beach has a lifeguard in the summer and a first-aid station and several services (snacks, sundeck, set-points...). All around we can see the ancient bathing huts like on the beaches in the north of France. We also have a great view of the Iles du Frioul.
This beach is accessible from the Vieux-Port by foot in about 15 minutes (Quai Rive Neuve and Boulevard Charle Livon, the beach is next to the Cercle des Nageurs de Marseille) or by bus (stop at Catalans). It is very difficult to find parking nearby.
Note that this beach is only accessible by stairs. A favorite of our editorial team, the restaurant across form this beach (Chez Michel, on the other side of the road) serves one of the best “bouillabaisses” in Marseille.
Characteristics of the Catalans Beach
Type of beach
- Creek
- Shade
- Lawn
- Pebbles
- Sand
- Cement
Equipment on the beach
- Handicap accessible
- Swimming pool
- Kids Club
- Shower
- Mattress rental
- Free parking
- Payed parking
- Paddle boats
- Lifeguards in season
- Restaurants
- WC
Recreation
- Beach volleyball
- Nautical Center
- Sand Yachting
- Nursery
- Fishing
- Nautical sports
- Surfing
- Scuba diving
- Kitesurfing
Location
- Difficult access
- Nude beach
- Wild beach
- Near city center
Miscellaneous
- Barbecues permitted
- Dogs allowed
- Smoke-free beach
Photos of the Catalans Beach
Beach volleyball is the symbol of this beach. We find two courts. In the background we can see the Frioul archipelago.
This beach is next to the Cercle des Nageurs de Marseille. This beach only accessible by stairs.
This beach is the closest to the Vieux-Port in Marseille. About 15 minutes by foot.
Less than 100 meters long for this downtown beach! It is very busy all year long.
We can see on the sides of this beach, in orange, the bathing cabins. It's rare to see this type of structure on the beaches in the south of France.
On the concrete, several people lay out during the summer.
From this beach we have a great view of the islands. We can also see the dam between the beach and the islands that keeps this beach calm.
In the middle is Catalans Beach seen from the sea. The bathing huts in orange are seen in this photo.
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