Beaches
There are plenty of beaches in and around Antibes, many of which are sandy unlike the pebbly coastline of the eastern Côte d’Azur. Plage de la Gravette is a stone’s thrown from the old town and the harbour, and Plage du Fort Carré is on the northern edge of town close to the distinctive fortress of the same name. Plage du Ponteil and Plage de la Salis are longer beaches just to the south of the town centre but still with amenities on hand, and leading to the Cap d’Antibes peninsula where there are many more coves and bays, some of which have a more isolated and natural feel and are great for coastal walks. Nearby Juan-les-Pins also has some lovely beaches, a smart marina and typically upmarket bars and restaurants.
Sightseeing
Must-see landmarks in the town are the diamond-shaped Fort Carré by the harbour, and the neoclassical Cathedral, and the Picasso Museum. It is also nice to just wander the narrow streets of the old town without agenda and soak up the atmosphere of the indoor market.
Museums
Antibes is a treasure trove for art and history. The famous Picasso Museum has artworks by Picasso, of course, but also work by other artists. Other museums include the Archaeology Museum, the Naval Museum of Napoléon, the Absinthe Museum (!), a fun little museum of works by Peynet and other cartoonists, and the Musée de la Tour which focusses on the history of Antibes. A combined ‘museum pass’ for some of these can be bought from Antibes Tourist Office.
Things to do
There are so many sports and activities on offer in this area, including a wide range of water based fun – kayaking, SUP, fishing, boat hire to name a few. The Cap d’Antibes is great for walking, with superb coastal views all the way. Keen golfers may already know that the Riviera is blessed with many excellent courses. And for something less energetic, what about a spa day or pamper treatment?
