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Castel Beach at the eastern end |
The
first thing you probably want to know about beaches in Nice is:
Are the beaches clean? Is the water clean? You should be reassured
to know that all 27 Nice beaches conform to European standards
and 26 have "good
quality" water. On most mornings you'll have no trouble seeing your
toes beneath five feet of water. Read more about the water
quality of Nice.
You probably already know that the beaches
along the Baie des Anges are pebbly, not sandy. Yes,
it can be uncomfortable to walk on but you'll get used to lying on
the pebbles fairly easily. Just think: no sand in your bathing suit!
For walking, you can always buy little blue rubber
shoes to protect
your feet. You can even swim in them.
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You'll need these to step comfortably |
Nice beaches are also well-equipped. There are outdoor
showers on
every beach and every mile or so, there's an indoor
bathroom under
the Promenade des Anglais with toilets, indoor showers, lockers and telephones.
The summer beach season runs from June to September. During the
season, there are trash cans on each beach and the beach is mechanically
cleaned every morning. There are also lifeguards on duty but not
at every beach.
Related Pages
Nice, France Travel Guide
Nice Sightseeing
Weather in Nice
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