Plage du Cap Rousset

Plage du Cap Rousset is a Mediterranean beach in a sheltered rocky cove with pebble shores, stretching about 500 meters along the coast near Marseille. The water is clear and shallow, making it accessible for various swimming and water activities.

This beach became part of the Côte Bleue Marine Park when it was established in the 1980s to protect fish populations and fishing traditions. The designation reflected growing awareness of coastal conservation needs in the region.

Local fishermen maintain centuries-old traditions in the surrounding waters, while modern conservation efforts protect the marine ecosystem.

The beach has showers, toilets, and a snack bar on site, with lifeguards posted during the summer months of July and August. The shallow water and protected cove make it easy to reach from nearby facilities.

The protected cove is a favorite spot for snorkeling where visitors can spot colorful fish and sea creatures in shallow water. The clarity of the water reveals rocky outcrops and seaweed forests on the seafloor.