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Beaches & Swimming
The public pebble beaches along the Promenade, rocky coves past the port and sheltered sand a short ride away in Villefranche.
Plage des Ponchettes
The public beach right below the Old Town, with Castle Hill behind.
Vieux Nice (Old Town)Free3 hours
Coco Beach coves
Rocky coves and clear water on the coast path past the port.
Le Port & Mont BoronFree2.5 hrs
Plage de la Réserve
A small swimming spot below the coast road, with views back over the bay.
Le Port & Mont BoronFree2 hours
Plage des Marinières, Villefranche
A long curve of fine shingle in Villefranche's sheltered bay.
Around Nice & Day TripsFree3 hours
Plage Ste Hélène
Public beach in the Promenade.
Promenade des Anglais & the Beaches3 hours
Plage des chiens Brigitte Bardot
Public beach in the Promenade.
Promenade des Anglais & the Beaches3 hours
Plage du Maeterlinck
Public beach in Nice.
Around Nice & Day Trips3 hours