🌊 One of Marseille's most famous creeks, offering a breathtaking landscape and a large sandy beach.
📍 Located in the 9th district, it's a renowned natural site within the Calanques National Park.
🏞️ Discover a stunning natural landscape with azure waters and white limestone cliffs
🏖️ Enjoy one of the few large sandy beaches in the Calanques, perfect for families
🚶♀️ Explore numerous hiking paths, including the GR98 trail
🧗♀️ Find diverse climbing areas suitable for all skill levels
🛶 Engage in water sports like kayaking at the UCPA centre
🍽️ Experience traditional Provencal cuisine at the historic 'Le Château' restaurant (seasonal)
🚤 Take a mini-cruise from Vieux Port for scenic views and potential swim stops
🚗 Access by car is regulated, especially in summer and on weekends/holidays; check conditions beforehand.
🚌 Public transport: Metro line 2 towards 'Sainte Marguerite – Dromel' to the 'Rond-Point du Prado' stop, then bus 22 towards 'Baumettes' to its terminus, followed by a 45-60 minute walk.
🚶♀️ From the eponymous pass, a hike path leads down to the calanque (approx. 45 min walk).
📏 Features a 60-meter long pebble and sand beach, attracting families and sports enthusiasts.
🥶 Crystal-clear waters are often colder due to an underground freshwater spring.
🚣♀️ UCPA centre offers kayaking, hiking, and climbing activities.
⛵ Small marina with traditional 'cabanons' (small houses) used as holiday resorts.
🏰 'Le Château' restaurant, run by the Rambaldy family since 1948, offers Provencal cuisine.
🗓️ Open from April to October; closed in July and August. Reservations required (phone only).
💳 Credit cards are NOT accepted at 'Le Château'.
🥤 During July and August, a refreshment bar is open 10 am - 6 pm for takeaway snacks, pizzas, sandwiches, and drinks.
🗺️ Crossed by the GR98 trail, extending from Calanque of Callelongue to Cassis.
⛰️ First large, deep calanque after Callelongue, followed by Calanque de Morgiou.
🧗♀️ Numerous climbing areas available on the Morgiou side or towards the Sormiou beak.
⚠️ Massif is arid and stony, unsuitable for wheelchairs and bicycles.
⚓ Mini cruises depart from Vieux Port (Marseille Croisières Calanques), lasting 2h15 or 3h15.
🏊♀️ Some tours in July/August may offer a 30-minute swim stop off Sugiton.
🛥️ Other companies from Pointe Rouge offer half-day/full-day trips with swimming stops.
🔥 High fire risk in summer (heat and wind) may lead to Calanques National Park closures.
💧 Bring 2 litres of water per person, hiking shoes, hat, sun cream, and sunglasses.
🚫 Respect Calanques National Park rules for preservation.
🅿️ Paying car park available.
🚫 In July and August, car park only accessible to restaurant customers.