Plage des fourmis, Public beach in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France.
Plage des Fourmis is a sandy beach with clear Mediterranean waters tucked into a sheltered cove near Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. Pine trees line the shore and create natural shade across the sand and water's edge.
The beach emerged in the early 1900s when Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat grew as a coastal retreat for wealthy visitors. The sheltered cove became known as a safe swimming spot and has remained central to the area's character.
Local residents and visitors spend afternoons here under the shade of pine trees, swimming in the protected bay. The quiet setting makes it a gathering place for families who appreciate the sheltered waters away from busier stretches of coast.
The cove is easily reached on foot from town and has free toilets and shower facilities on the beach. Summer rentals for loungers and umbrellas are available, and the gentle slope into the water makes entry straightforward.
From May to September, a protective net against jellyfish is stretched across the swimming area to keep swimmers safe. This system reflects how seriously the cove takes visitor safety during the warmest months.
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