The 7 most beautiful secret beaches, from the Var to the Camargue

From the Var to the Camargue, the Mediterranean coast boasts many secret, unspoilt beaches in enchanting settings. Here are the 7 most beautiful beaches where you can spend your next summer vacation!

Notre Dame beach in Porquerolles

The island of Porquerolles off the coast of Hyères boasts some very beautiful beaches. Among them, Plage Notre Dame has been voted Europe's most beautiful beach on several occasions! This jewel of paradise is nestled in the middle of the pine forest. Its translucent waters will make you feel like you're on the other side of the world! To get there, you'll have to follow a charming dirt track. Protected from the wind, the beach offers pleasant bathing.

Cap Léoube beach in Bormes-les-Mimosas

Cap Léoube beach is accessible via the coastal path. This small cove, surrounded by vegetation, is a veritable corner of paradise. Not far from there is the Estagnol beach, also prized for its heavenly scenery.

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Brouis Beach in La Croix-Valmer

The beaches of La Croix-Valmer are all beautiful, especially those along the coastal path. But the Brouis beach is undoubtedly the most beautiful. Accessible after a 45-minute walk, it's a wild beach that's rarely visited, even in high summer.

The Méjean cove in Toulon

Toulon too has its secret beaches! Anse de Méjean is just a stone's throw from a charming, authentic fishing village. The beaches of Anse de Méjean are narrow and lined with cottages that seem to float on the water. These landscapes are often compared to those of the Greek islands... It's well worth the detour.

En-Vau cove, Marseille

Marseille's calanques offer breathtaking scenery. They are ideal for hiking and other sporting activities such as paragliding, climbing and scuba diving. The Calanque d'En Vau is one of the most beautiful. It's a charming pebble cove with translucent water, nestled between the cliffs of Marseille's calanques. A very Instagrammable setting!

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The Espiguette beach at Grau-du-Roi

The Camargue boasts some very beautiful beaches. The Espiguette beach is one of the most famous, notably for its magnificent sunsets. Charming and wild, this beach invites you to take a stroll, with its immense stretches of white sand and its view of the sea. It's also an ideal place for swimming: its waters have been awarded the Blue Flag label for their quality.

Crin-Blanc beach in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer

Crin-Blanc beach is also one of the most beautiful beaches in the Camargue. This haven of paradise boasts vast stretches of white sand, a breathtaking view of the sea and, at low tide, an astonishing ecosystem. You'll come across numerous species of seabirds and fish. It's an ideal place for a stroll, a swim or to try your hand at all kinds of water activities: fishing, surfing, canoeing...

Not far from Crin Blanc beach, the Auberge Cavalière du Pont des Bannes invites you to enjoy an unforgettable stay in the heart of the Camargue Regional Nature Park. Ideally located in Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, our 4-star establishment lets you make the most of the landscapes and activities of the Camargue and Provence regions.

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