The best beaches in the world
Nice is the capital of the French Riviera and offers a sophisticated allure that has been drawing people in for decades. The beautiful landscape and highly agreeable climate don't hurt matters in the tourism department, and during the warmer months, you can bet that the beaches do their fair share of enticing. This is a multifaceted city with a great reputation in virtually every department, and with so many great lodging options, finding a great place to stay is a breeze.
The main boulevard in Nice is the Promenade des Anglais. Lined with palms, it provides access to some of the most popular Nice beaches. The beaches in this city on the Mediterranean coast actually extend for more than four miles along the seafront, and they are divided into various sub-beaches. Private concessionaires offer various things, such as food and watersports equipment rentals.
The Nice beaches aren't sandy stretches. Instead, they are gravel beaches with smooth rocks. As such, bring some kind of chair when visiting them. You can also rent a lounge chaise with a soft mattress if you prefer at one of the private beaches. Parasols to block the sun can also be rented at many of the Nice beaches, and you can also pay to use the freshwater showers and the changing rooms, provided they are on hand. As for the best beaches overall, Plage Castels is a fine example of a private beach, whereas Plage Publique de Beau Rivage and Plage La Reserve are among the top public picks.
Nice beaches start right at Nice airport and continue for several miles along the waterfront until the Old Port. You will notice right away that the beaches here are not composed of soft white sand as in other parts of the French Riviera, but are instead made up of round pebbles, or galets, as they [...]