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Beach · Les Catalans · Marseille

Plage des Catalans

Sand, volleyball nets, the Frioul islands on the horizon

‹ Marseille
When it fits
Best in the afternoon · about 120 min
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Where it is

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Straight-line distances: Chez Fonfon 659 m · Vallon des Auffes 666 m · Fort Saint-Jean 756 m. Not travel times.

Why Aura
The sandy city beach closest to the centre, at the start of the Corniche, full of locals after work in summer. Lifeguards in the summer season only.
BudgetWith friendsSeasonal
TodayHours to re-checkHours not in OpenStreetMap
Visit lengthAbout 120 min
WeatherOutdoorsUsed by the rain swap in Live
EffortEasy
Sources and dates (5)
  • When it fits: Aura editorial estimate.
  • Today: Hours not in OpenStreetMap
  • Visit length: Aura estimate
  • Effort: Aura estimate
  • Tags are Aura editorial judgement.

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Also in this area

Corniche KennedyEndoume · The sea road running south from the Catalans along a three-kilometre balustrade above the rocks, with the islands offshore. Walk it towards sunset from the Catalans to the Vallon des Auffes and Malmousque.
Vallon des AuffesEndoume · A tiny fishing port tucked under the arches of the Corniche viaduct: painted wooden boats (pointus), fishermen's huts and a few seafood restaurants. Go down the steps from the Corniche at the end of the day.Chez FonfonVallon des Auffes · A seafood restaurant on the Vallon des Auffes known for its bouillabaisse, served in the traditional two courses: the broth, then the fish. Book a table by the window over the little port.