Plage des Catalans, Sandy beach in 7th arrondissement, Marseille, France
The Plage des Catalans extends along the Mediterranean Sea, offering views of the Frioul islands and featuring fine sand bordered by rocky formations.
The beach has been a central part of Marseille's waterfront since 1949 when the Catalans Beach Volleyball Club established its presence on this shore.
The beach serves as a meeting point for locals and visitors, hosting regular volleyball tournaments and providing a space for Mediterranean coastal lifestyle.
Visitors can access facilities including showers, toilets, changing rooms, lockers, and a first aid station, with lifeguard supervision from June through August.
The underwater museum at Plage des Catalans allows swimmers to explore submerged sculptures while observing Mediterranean marine life through dedicated snorkeling paths.
Location: 7th arrondissement of Marseille
GPS coordinates: 43.29070,5.35542
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:12
The route connects Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica, the old port and Calanques National Park with historical buildings. The locations display the maritime history, urban architecture and coastal landscape of Marseille.
Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations
835 m
Abbey of St. Victor
823 m
Palais du Pharo
442 m
Fort Saint-Jean
728 m
Fort Saint-Nicolas
574 m
Villa Méditerranée
898 m
Grotte Cosquer
904 m
Eglise Saint-Laurent
859 m
Monument aux morts de l'Armée d'Orient et des terres lointaines
658 m
Phare de Sainte Marie
967 m
Interior of Saint-Victor
824 m
Monument aux héros et victimes de la mer
503 m
Mémorial des déportations
788 m
Musée du santon Marcel Carbonel
946 m
Fort Saint-Jean
740 m
Consigne sanitaire de Marseille
833 m
La Désirade
450 m
Église Saint-Eugène
747 m
Bench
830 m
Tour du Fanal
721 m
Mémorial des Déportations de la Ville de Marseille
789 m
Jardin Émile Duclaux
417 m
Scenic viewpoint
825 m
Tour du roi René
744 m
Scenic viewpoint
776 m
Jardin Missak Manouchian
517 m
Fontaine d'Amphitrite
908 m
Point de vue corniche
479 mReviews
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