The best beaches in the world
Juan les Pins was developed back in the 1920s as a resort destination on the sea. This suburb of Antibes is located along France's Cote d'Azure, or the French Riviera, as this region in the southeast is known. Especially popular with younger Europeans who are looking to do some partying while indulging in some beach exposure at the same time, it has a very lively atmosphere, especially in the summer. The casino and the nightclubs entertain long into the morning hours, and during the day, the sandy beaches beckon.
One of the things that makes Juan les Pins such a great beach vacation destination is the fact that its beaches feature actual sand. Many other beaches in the region are pebble beaches that aren't as soft and comfortable to relax on. The main beach in town is the Plage de Juan les Pins, which is actually split up into various subdivisions. All of these subdivisions are open to the public, and there are hotels lining the sand. At Plage de Juan les Pins, lounge chaises and mattresses are available for rent at the hotel concessions, and you don't have to be a guest to rent them.
Swimming and water skiing are among the most popular things to do on the Juan les Pins beaches, and you can also arrange scuba diving excursions in town if you want to explore the underwater realms. As for places to stay near the water while you are in Juan les Pins, the Hotel des Belle Rives and the Hotel Juana are historic gems that figure among the best hotels in the entire French Riviera region. The Hotel des Belle Rives has its own private beach, and all that separates the Hotel Juana from the sand is a park full of pine trees.
Juan les Pins beaches are great alternatives to the more posh and exclusive beaches of Antibes. Whereas Antibes is a center for expensive yachts and millionaires, especially around Port Vauban, Juan les Pins France, located next to Antibes, provides more of a nightlife and a party scene for beachgoers. And while Antibes has a reputation [...]