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The sand beaches
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 The beaches of Antibes Juan-les-Pins |
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On the twenty-five kilometres of coastline along Antibes Juan-les-Pins there are creeks, rocky escarpments and forty-eight beaches, each with its own unique atmosphere. Small beaches where children can play to their hearts' content, long beaches with fine, golden sand, beaches with sun-loungers and family beaches, sporting areas, or beaches purely for sun-worshippers. Each one has its own separate identity: the long beach beyond Fort Carré that gives onto the open sea, fine sand beaches in the old town and Cap d'Antibes such as La Gravette, l'Ilette and La Salis. The Lérins Islands and the Esterel in the distance from the beaches of Juan-les-Pins, and nestled in a little creek on the Cap, La Garoupe beach. |
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The Ports
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Port Vauban |
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Surrounded by Fort Carré and the ramparts, Saint Roch cove is a glorious setting for a port. Holder of the Pavillon blue of Europe, Port Vauban is the largest commercial yachting harbour in Europe with its tonnage of boats and advanced technology. There is a capacity of 1,230 quay moorings and 350 on floating pontoons.
Capitainerie of Port Vauban: Tel: 04 92 91 60 00 |
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Port Gallice |
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It has 525 moorings for vessels not exceeding 30 x 7 metres.
Tél : 04 92 9374 40 |
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Port de la Salis |
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There are 230 moorings for boats up to 5.99 x 2.30 metres.
Tél : 04 93 67 12 70 |
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Port du Crouton |
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390 places reserved for motoryachts and sailboats less than 10 metres.
Tél : 04 93 67 32 31 |
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Port de l'Olivette |
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Small traditional, picturesque port. |
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France nautique
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In 1966 Antibes Juan-les-Pins obtained the title “Sailing Resort - Nautical and Tourism”, and recently “FRANCE NAUTICAL RESORT”, awarded to resorts that meet rigorous selection criteria concerning equipment, facilities and amenities available for water sports. Companies in the resort, who have played a large part in obtaining the award, are diligent in their observance of all the criteria in the charter of quality which regulates the award of this title.
Come sailing in Antibes! |
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Diving
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Antibes Juan-les-Pins is a rich site for underwater divers. The crags of the Alps are mirrored underwater, affording shelter for beginners and experienced divers, who will always be able to find a site at their level. |
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Juan-les-Pins: Homeland of water-skiing
The first water-skiing federation was founded more than fifty years ago. Joe Lebihan and Léo Roman were the first people of Antibes to experience this new sport in the bay of Juan-les-Pins, where the first world championships were staged in 1949. Antibes Juan-les-Pins is the only Sailing Resort of France that has a water-skiing championship. |
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Tuna fishing
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Deep sea Fishing Day Trips.
Out at sea, anything is possible. You can spot a shark, meet a whale head-on, see dolphins dancing or catch a fleeting glimpse of a swordfish. The day trip lasts 10 to 12 hours on fully equipped fishing vessels for 5 to 8 people. Beginning of June to 15 November
Information: Guigo Marine.
Port Vauban,
Tél : 04.93.34.70.70 ou 04.93.34.17.17
Fax : 04.93.34.11.88
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philippe.guigo@wanadoo.fr |
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Visiting
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The Lérins Islands |
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The Lérins Islands are rich in history and dramatic legend. On Sainte-Marguerite, visit Fort Royal where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned and Marshall Bazaine escaped. Walk in the ornithological reserve among rich, verdant, fragrant plants. There is a sea museum with antiques and wrecks of Roman and Arabic ships. Saint Honorat Island is the property of Cistercian monks from Sénanques. They grow lavender, vines and oranges and make a delicious liqueur: “La Lérina”. Also of interest is the Neo-Roman church and lapidary museum which displays Roman remains, mediaeval artefacts and icons.
Information:
Office of Tourism
Tél : 04 92 90 53 00
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Sailing school
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Meditteranean cruising and racing school |
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The E.C.C.M. is a regatta training school as well as giving courses on sailing and navigation on yachts with accommodation. There is training and supervision all year, with theory taught from mid-October to mid-June, and practise in summer with day trips all week; coastline navigation and deep sea courses. Participation in regattas and regional races.
Information: E.C.C.M - c/°Y.C.A
BP n° 64 - 06600 Antibes - Tel : 06 88 09 61 79
www.eccm-voile-antibes.fr |
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ARTHAUD YACHTING - 61 chemin de l'Ermitage - Cap d'Antibes
tel : 04 93 61 51 60 / 06 11 408 408
In group or by yourself, Arthaud Yachting permit to disvover marvellous spots of our riviera. They organise your event on their boat.
www.arthaudyachting.com
Club Nautique d'Antibes Juan-les-Pins
Quai du Fort Carré - Port Vauban - Antibes
tel : 04 93 65 80 00
fax : 04 93 74 71 90
Email : secretariat@club-nautique-antibes.com
Site : http://cna.antibes.free.fr
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