Antibes is a charming city located on the Mediterranean Sea, it delights with its seaside and the beauty of nature and history that is reflected in the monuments.
Walking along the cobbled streets, you can come across charming shops, art galleries and cosy cafes where you can feel the local atmosphere. It is worth visiting the Marché Provençal – a lively market where you can try delicious local products, cheeses and wines.
Another interesting place to visit is the Picasso Museum, located in the Grimaldi Castle. This museum displays an impressive collection of works by Pablo Picasso, who was associated with Antibes for a large part of his life.For beach lovers, Antibes offers several beautiful sandy beaches. On the other hand, Cap d’Antibes offers hidden coves and crystal clear waters perfect for diving, if you prefer more secluded beaches.
Nature lovers will be delighted by the extraordinary beauty of the Cap d’Antibes Natural Park. This protected area offers scenic hiking trails leading through pine forests and to breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the sea.
Location
Antibes is a city in the French Riviera. It’s a port town, Alpes-Maritimes département, Provence–Alpes–Côte d’Azur région, southeastern France, on the eastern side of the Garoupe Peninsula across the Baie des Anges (Bay of the Angels) from Nice.
What Is Worth Seeing In Antibes?
Port Vauban Antibes
Port Vauban stands out for its prime location on the French Riviera. Perfectly located in Antibes, between Monaco and St Tropez and less than 20 minutes from France’s second-largest international airport.
With 1,500 berths set within secure and outstanding architectural heritage, Port Vauban has high-performance infrastructure that makes it the place to be for yachting and super yachting in the Mediterranean.
Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d’Antibes
This beautiful coastal path starts at Plage de la Garoupe and leads to Villa Eilenroc. But you can also start and end the hike at Garoupe. Along the way the views and colors are spectacular, if you end Garoupe at the end of the press you have a beach cafe available. No matter what time of year it is or what the weather is like, this is still a great thing to do when visiting Cap.
Bay of Antibes Billionaires
Bay of Antibes Billionaires is located in the Ligurian Sea, the distance to its main city – Nice is 20 km. A natural scenery of the spot resulted from the mixture of mountains, steep cliffs, vegetation and the blue color of the water. The length of the Bay of Antibes Billionaires is about 50 meters, it is covered with rocks. Infrastructure or services are totally absent, which brings the unity with nature.
Fort Carré
A military fort built during the reign of Henry II in the 16th century, installed on a rock rising twenty-six meters above the sea, it is now classified as an historic monument.
During the walk, you can admire olive trees, carob, English oak, nettle, strawberry, jasmine, wood mallow, bindweed and meadow bellflower (Campanula), kestrels, spirea, spruce, oriental turtle doves (Stretopelia orientalis), hedgehogs, badgers, weasels, beech brambles, rabbits, red squirrels, bats and even red foxes.
Picasso Museum
The 14th-century Château Grimaldi was Picasso’s studio from July to December 1946 and now houses an excellent collection of his works and fascinating photos of him. Lithographs, paintings, drawings and ceramics – shows how versatile and curious an artist Picasso was. The museum also has a room dedicated to Nicolas de Staël, another painter who adopted Antibes as home.
Château de la Croë
Antibes Cathedral
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame is one of the most strikingly beautiful buildings in Antibes and the largest church in Antibes. Beautifully painted in pink, the cathedral attracts crowds due to its beauty.
The masterpiece on the altar, the Virgin of the Rosary, created in 1515 by Louis Brea, is quite the attraction. There are several interesting places to visit near the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and one of the nearby popular attractions is the Picasso Museum.
Marineland in Antibes
The Marineland of Antibes is a theme park. On 26 hectares it includes a marine zoological park with dolphinarium, a water park (Aquasplash), a children’s play park (Kid’s Island), a mini golf (Aventure Golf) and a three-star hotel (Marineland Resort).
Europe’s largest marine animal park with more than 4,000 specimens, most of which were born on the site, discover the most beautiful marine mammals as well as polar bears. Your visit will be enlivened by numerous masterful performances and shows that are very popular with children and adults alike, featuring raptors, especially sea lions, dolphins and orcas, educational activities and meetings with the caretakers who perform physical feats.
Plage de la Garoupe
Among the many magnificent beaches along the Côte d’Azur, some deserve to be highlighted for their beauty and setting. A mix of pebbles and sand, La Garoupe Beach has the merit of being able to please everyone and attract a large number of tourists in the summer. However, don’t imagine this beach can accommodate huge crowds.
Plage d’Antibes Juan-les-Pins
Antibes Juan les Pins, a must-see seaside resort on the French Riviera where finding a spot on the beach is not easy in the summer. Fortunately, many private beaches are there to facilitate your outing to the seaside for a tanning and swimming session. The private beaches of Juan-les-Pins are located along the seafront promenade on the Ponton Courbet, Promenade du Soleil, Casino, and Pinède beaches.
Marché provençal (Provençal market)
Here you will feel a mix of purple lavender, juicy green basil, shiny peppers, aromatic citrus, hot garlic and definitely olives! At the Antibes market you will find every possible size, shape and colour. It is a good place to come and see fantastic local produce, fruits, flowers, vegetables, meats, cheeses, spices, herbs, fish and sausages.
