9 Activities
Discovering the Calanques Between Marseille and Cassis
Starts from
Marseille
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
9
Duration
12 hours
Length
28 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Marseille
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
12 hours
Length
28 mi
Emily Zanier
Blogger
- Explore the beautiful views of the Calanques national park.
- Go swim in the clear sea water in the Calanques.
- Eat great Mediterranean seafood.
The Calanques are a beautiful natural setting with white cliffs dropping in crystal clear blue sea, they look like fjords. It is a national park since 2012 and covers an area of 158 100 hectares, from which 90% belongs to the sea.
On this road trip, you will discover the calanques that are accessible by car but most of the national park is accessible by foot and boat. Try to avoid week-ends and public holidays as it can be very crowded in Summer. If you can go off season, it is better. Don't forget sunscreen, hat and swimwear. And don't leave any valuable visible in your car when you park it to go explore.
On this road trip, you will discover the calanques that are accessible by car but most of the national park is accessible by foot and boat. Try to avoid week-ends and public holidays as it can be very crowded in Summer. If you can go off season, it is better. Don't forget sunscreen, hat and swimwear. And don't leave any valuable visible in your car when you park it to go explore.
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The Calanques are a beautiful natural setting with white cliffs dropping in crystal clear blue sea, they look like fjords. It is a national park since 2012 and covers an area of 158 100 hectares, from which 90% belongs to the sea.
On this road trip, you will discover the calanques that are accessible by car but most of the national park is accessible by foot and boat. Try to avoid week-ends and public holidays as it can be very crowded in Summer. If you can go off season, it is better. Don't forget sunscreen, hat and swimwear. And don't leave any valuable visible in your car when you park it to go explore.
On this road trip, you will discover the calanques that are accessible by car but most of the national park is accessible by foot and boat. Try to avoid week-ends and public holidays as it can be very crowded in Summer. If you can go off season, it is better. Don't forget sunscreen, hat and swimwear. And don't leave any valuable visible in your car when you park it to go explore.
Emily Zanier
Blogger
- Explore the beautiful views of the Calanques national park.
- Go swim in the clear sea water in the Calanques.
- Eat great Mediterranean seafood.
Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
28 mi2 mi
Exploring the Beauty of Calanques National Park
Get ready to drive on a scenic road to explore some beautiful Calanques between Marseille and Cassis. You will get amazing views and enjoy swimming in the Mediterranean Sea in amazing locations.
Your first stop will be a scenic lookout at a rocky point. To get there, you will drive on a small road through a beautiful rocky scenery with a bit of vegetation. You can park the car at the end of the road and walk around.
Your first stop will be a scenic lookout at a rocky point. To get there, you will drive on a small road through a beautiful rocky scenery with a bit of vegetation. You can park the car at the end of the road and walk around.
09:301 hr
Croix de Cap Croisette
Landmark
Open Details
The Cap Croisette is a rocky point. You will get beautiful views of the small island across called "ile Maire" which is only inhabited by some goats. You can enjoy the small beach called "la baie des singes" meaning bay of monkeys.
1.5 mi
30 min
11:001 hr
Port de Callelongue
Harbor / Marina
Open Details
The small port of Callelongue is picturesque with its small colorful fishermen houses. From here, you can enjoy the Calanque of Callelongue. If you have more time, this place is the departing point of several hikes in the Calanques national park.
For example, you can walk to the Calanque of Marseilleveyre with an easy short one-hour walk, passing by the small Calanque of Mounine.
For example, you can walk to the Calanque of Marseilleveyre with an easy short one-hour walk, passing by the small Calanque of Mounine.
9.7 mi
40 min
12:451 hr
Bar Nautic Restaurant
Bar
Open Details
Have lunch at this great restaurant amazingly located at the end of the Calanque with a terrace to enjoy the view while you enjoy a delicious grilled fish with refreshing white wine.
0.1 mi
5 min
14:151 hr
Plage de Morgiou
Beach
Open Details
After a good lunch (or before), you can enjoy the beautiful Calanque of Morgiou, walking along the Calanque and swimming in the beautiful and refreshing clear sea water.
15.1 mi
50 min
16:151 hr
Calanque de Port-Miou
Harbor / Marina
Open Details
The Calanque of Port-Miou is the closest one and the only one that belongs to the town of Cassis. The Calanque is 1,2 kilometers long. You can walk until the Cacau point to get beautiful views of the cliffs and the neighboring Calanque of En-Vau. And of course, you can enjoy a nice swim in the beautiful water.
0.9 mi
10 min
17:305 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
Park your car here to enjoy a place, dearly loved by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
0.3 mi
5 min
17:451 hr 30 min
Sentier du Petit Prince
Harbor / Marina
Open Details
This easy trail that will take you one hour to one and half hour is named after the bracelet from Saint-Exupery that was found in the sea nearby. There are some information plates, you will learn and discover the history of the Calanques and enjoy beautiful sceneries and landscapes.
2.3 mi
20 min
19:455 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
Park your car and enjoy a short stroll along Cassis port towards your dinner reservation.
0.2 mi
5 min
20:001 hr 30 min
Le Grand Bleu
Seafood Restaurant
Open Details
Have dinner at this great restaurant on the port of Cassis. You will enjoy very fresh fish and seafood with great service. Order some local Cassis AOC wine to go with it.