Calanque de Sormiou, Mediterranean bay and tourist site in Marseille, France.
The Calanque de Sormiou features white limestone cliffs rising from turquoise waters, forming a natural harbor with a sandy beach.
The site contains prehistoric remains, including the Cosquer Cave, and served as a settlement for Ligurians, Greeks, and Romans in ancient times.
Local fishermen built traditional cabanons around the harbor, creating a small village that maintains Mediterranean fishing and maritime traditions.
Access by car requires advance permission during summer months, while hiking trails from Marseille offer year-round entry to the calanque.
The location served as a testing ground for early scuba diving pioneers Georges Beuchat and Jacques-Yves Cousteau in 1942.
Location: Sormiou
GPS coordinates: 43.20890,5.42391
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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