Calanques National Park
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Calanques de Marseille - by Emmanuel Burdin on Unsplash
Description
The Calanques National Park extends immediately south of Marseille up to Cassis and La Ciotat. It includes well-known natural features such as the Sormiou, Morgiou, Port-Miou, Sugiton Calanques, and Cosquer Cave. A calanque is a narrow and steep-walled inlet generally occurring within karstic coastlines (limestone or dolomite) along the Mediterranean.
Access & Transport
The calanques are located 10-15km south of Marseille and there are 3 ways to visit them: 1) Car + park + hike, but some car access is closed during the summer and parking spaces are limited 2) Bus from the city center + hike 3) Boat trips from the Vieux Port We suggest referring to the following web page: https://www.marseille-tourisme.com/decouvrez-marseille/calanques-plages-et-nature/les-calanques-de-marseille/comment-acceder-aux-calanques/
Instructions & Recommendations
Make sure to check the road status before you head to your selected Calanques and wear proper walking shoes as well as your sun protection gear, swim attire if that is part of the plan, and some water.
Environmental & Social
Green activity Helps keep residential development at bay and preserve the biodiversity of the area
Conclusion
The calanques of Marseille and Cassis will reward any visitor with beautiful views and crystal-clear waters. It really is another world, only a few kms from Marseille, and should be on the itinerary of any traveller transiting through the region.
Key positive
Stunning coastline
Nice change from Marseille's urban attractions
Key negative
Logistically a little cumbersome to reach during the summer
Suitability
Hiking, it is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility and families with children younger than 6yrs old may find it a little challenging. Boats can be a viable alternative in either scenario
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 40m
est. visit time:4h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo