The Cote d'Azur flourished with the growth of the film industry and the fashion for a chic life and wealth. Any person would like to plunge into the glamorous atmosphere, to see their idol with their own eyes.
The comfortable summer season in Nice, as well as along the entire Cote d'Azur, begins in early May, and closes at the very end of October.
After reading this article, you can find out which beaches in Nice are the best. But first, we will provide general information on the magnificent resort areas of France.
Brief information about French resorts
French resorts are open to many tourists and travelers in winter and summer. The most wonderful comfortable conditions for relaxation, especially in the summer, is the Cote d'Azur. Alpine ski resorts are no less attractive. This state also has other paradise overseas territories. These are Guiana, the Caribbean and French Polynesia.
Since ancient times, the beaches of France have been readily visited by lovers of beach vacations, but they received the most elite status after the Second World War, after passing the first film festival in Cannes. The best are the beaches in Cannes, St. Tropez, Nice and Antibes. But in general, the Cote d'Azur is considered a single elite beach.
Impossible without such rest areas and Nice. The beach is one of the main vacation spots of many tourists - guests of France.
Nice
Nice is about seven kilometers of amazingly clean beaches. The most popular of them stretch along the beautiful English Boulevard. There are both private (about 15) and municipal beaches. Almost all along the promenade there are free beaches with only fresh water showers. More equipped private beaches are mostly owned by hotels or coastal cafes.
Usually the entrance to the private beach is paid, and sun loungers, mattresses and umbrellas are also rented for a fee. Typically, all beaches have cafes and bars.
The Cote d'Azur is a magnificent resort town of Nice. The beach here is almost all covered with pebbles, therefore, going on a trip, you must definitely take with you special comfortable beach shoes.
Below we’ll take a closer look at some of Nice’s relaxation areas. It should be borne in mind that the concept of "best" does not mean well-known and popular.
The best beaches of Nice
The most wonderful, famous and oldest paid beach in Nice is located opposite the Nice Opera House. On its territory there is a wonderful restaurant with waiters who speak Russian. The following beach recreation areas are among the most popular and equipped: Florida beach, Blue Beach and Lido.
They all differ in their surprisingly pure natural beauty.
The following is a brief description of some of the beaches in Nice:
- Beach "Sporting" in Nice is a pebble beach with a paid entrance and rental of sunbeds and umbrellas. The relaxation area is located next to the Westminster Hotel. There is a restaurant.
- Rule Beach (pebble) is located at the Meridian Hotel. There is a beautiful pool for children. The local restaurant offers a variety of meat and fish dishes.
- Neptune is a pebble toll beach extending along the Promenade des Anglais at the Negresco Hotel. A big plus is the presence of a children's pool with sea water. The restaurant serves a variety of Italian and French dishes.
- Belonging to an elite hotel of the same name, the paid Monte Carlo Beach has a sandy beach. On the territory there is a large swimming pool filled with sea water and a smaller one for children. Wooden houses are for rent at the beach and there are three restaurants.
- Near the Meridian Hotel (Promenade des Anglais) there is a pebbled Galion beach, covered with pebbles. The restaurant on its territory offers its visitors excellent meat dishes, salads and pizza.
Blue Beach and Lido
Excellent especially for a summer vacation. Nice. The beach "Blue Beach" is one of the central in the city and is located opposite the "Negresco" (hotel). It is also paid. On the territory there are toilets and changing rooms, a small pool. The pebble beach is combined with a magnificent restaurant, which offers visitors a menu of all kinds of seafood. In the evening, you can hear live music. For cars there is a paid parking.
Another excellent pebble beach called Lido is located at the Palais Mediterane Hotel. It is also paid and with a restaurant.
The above beaches are one of the best, with the most comfortable conditions for relaxation, quite popular. Especially their representatives of the elite were chosen.
Conclusion
Gorgeous and paradise cozy beaches of Nice. Reviews about them are most excellent both among representatives of the elite and stars, and among ordinary tourists.
Restaurants lovers at the beaches with their varied menus like lovers of gastronomic relaxation.
Good evening walks along the Bay des Aines against the backdrop of the amazingly beautiful Promenade des Anglais. Such an evening exercise provides a great chance to meet among the passers-by, walking along the promenade, the famous world pop and film stars.