Activities in Antibes
Discover the top Antibes activities
Whatever you choose to do on your summer holiday you are sure to find a huge range of activities across the Antibes area.
From relaxing to full on adrenaline there is something for everyone, every ability and every age in Antibes. Check out the selection of things below for some holiday inspiration!
Boat trips & sailing in Antibes
Explore the beautiful coastline around Antibes on a boat. Many of these trips include stops for swimming in the crystalline Mediterranean waters, as well as snorkelling and even scuba diving.
Boat Trips in Antibes
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Cannes Islands Boat Trip
A trip on a luxury motor boat with the professional crew to guide you on a fabulous day out on the ocean from Antibes to Cannes.
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Luxury A4A Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Chantella Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury SMILE Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Tayarrah Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Luxury Lizard Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
Climbing in Antibes
Antibes is without a doubt one of Europe’s most beautiful and varied sports climbing venues. An abundance of top quality limestone means that the island has an unparalleled variety of routes of all grades - suitable for experienced and beginner climbers.
Culture and guided tours in Antibes
Explore the best that Antibes's has to offer with an expert local guide. From natural tracks to traditional buildings and crafts, food and drink... there's lots to be discovered in Antibes.
Sights in Antibes
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La Verrerie de Biot
The glass tradition in Provence dates back thousands of years, but it has has been a major industry in Biot since the 1950s.
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Jardin Botanique de la Villa Thuret, Cap d'Antibes
When Gustave Thuret arrived in Cap d'Antibes, he fell in love with the wild nature of the place and bought five hectares on which to build his stunning villa and cultivate a beautiful park and gardens.
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Musee d'Histoire et d'Archeologie (History & Archaeology Museum)
Take a look into the ancient past of Antibes which includes some artefacts from the Greek occupation when the town was known as Antipolis.
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Musee Escoffier de l'Art Culinaire, Villeneuve Loubet
This museum was set up by outstanding chef Auguste Escoffier who worked as head chef at the Savoy in London. He founded this museum which is dedicated to culinary art.
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Musee Picasso (Chateau Grimaldi)
The Picasso museum is housed in the Chateau Grimaldi in the centre of the town of Vallauris. The chateau was built over a Roman fort in the 16th century.
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Provence Art & History Museum, Grasse
With items from prehistoric times, and fine arts and decorative arts from as early as the 17th century, all the way up to the first half of the 20th century.
Cycling in Antibes
Enjoy a number of cycling trails and routes in Antibes and what better way to explore Antibes than on a bike when you can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Have a look at our cycling guide for more information and explore the cycling routes that are in the area. If you are in Antibes without your biking gear there are a number of cycle hire shops in who rent and sell bikes, gear and more.
Bike Hire in Antibes
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Road bike hire
This company is based in Cannes and offers a wide range of road bikes, with delivery available to Antibes.
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E-bike hire
This company is based in Cannes and offers a wide range of road bikes, with delivery available to Antibes.
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Road bike hire
This company offers a great choice of bicycles, scooters and motorbikes for any duration - whether it’s a day, a week or even a month, you’ll have a bike at your disposal to explore the best of the Côte d'Azur.
Golf in Antibes
Excellent courses and beautiful scenery across the entire Cote d'Azur region, make this a perfect place for a round of golf. There are also a number of golf specialist hotels and resorts that you stay in if a holiday filled with golfing is what you are looking for!
Golf Courses in Antibes
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
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Old Course Golf Course, Cannes-Mandelieu
The Cannes-Mandelieu Old Race golf course was drawn and traced by Harry Colt in 1891 at the request of Grand Duke Michel of Russia.
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Opio Valbonne Golf Course, Opio
Set between Cannes, Nice and Grasse, the Golf Club of Opio Valbonne is one of the jewels in the crown of the Riviera.
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Le Provencal Golf Course, Biot
The route goes up and down hills through pines and cork oaks, shrubs and flowers, with large undulating greens and meets the expectations of any golfer.
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Biot Golf Course, Biot
The course of Biot Golf Club extends over 4511m, and has been designed so that it is suitable for players of all levels, but also to enhance the beauty of the site.
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Golf Course de Villeneuve-Loubet, Villeneuve Loubet
A great course for beginners to experienced players, slightly hilly, the greens are linked in a calm and exotic atmosphere in the heart of the Riviera.
Sailing & yachting in Antibes
With plenty of coastline to explore you would be silly not to hire a boat, charter a yacht or join one of the many boat trips up and down the French Riviera to some of France's best beauty spots.
Yacht Charter in Antibes
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Clara One 32m Motor Yacht
The Clara One is a classic spacious motor yacht with space for up to 150 guests while berthed making her ideal for functions or events.
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Luxury Lizard Yacht Trip
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the Riviera to any destination of your choosing.
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Absolute 70' Superyacht
The Absolute 70′ is a fantastic option for yacht charter Cannes. Offering an amazing combination of interior and exterior space at an unbeatable price, this yacht is ideal for experiencing the French Riviera in all of it’s glory.
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Starfire Superyacht
Famous Benetti Charter Yacht, Starfire has one of the best reputations on the yacht charter market. She has over 80% repeat clientele; a credit to her excellent, long standing crew of 12. Quality Italian design and a great array of features for guests. Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising.
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Grenadines III Superyacht
A stunning tri-deck superyacht from Majesty, Grenadines III is the ultimate luxury yacht charter Cannes. At 38m long, her sleek lines and powerful aesthetic is sure to turn heads on the French Riviera. Her experienced crew of 7, under the command of Cpt. Dimitri Patrikeeff, have kept this vessel in immaculate condition since her 2010 delivery, and apply this attitude of flawless reverence to you and your guests.
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Princess Lona Motor Boat
34m Croatian Motor Yacht Princess Lona is an exquisite blend of style and modernity. Built in 2006 by famous shipyard Tecnomar, Princess Lona underwent an extensive refit in 2019 meaning she has all modern furnishings and materials. In spring of 2019, 34m Croatian Motor Yacht Princess Lona had a full interior refit, she was entirely gutted, new walls were constructed and all furnishings including carpets, bedding, curtains, towelling and furniture were replaced and updated. Princess Lona now stands as a trailblazer in the Croatian commercial yacht charter market leading the way for modernity and grandeur.
Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums in Antibes
Try an adventure playground or a theme park for a day of family fun. There are a number of adventure playground and theme parks, where both adults and children can play for hours.
Theme & Adventure Parks in Antibes
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Canyon Forest Theme Park, Villeneuve-Loubet
100% thrills on this adventure course situated on the edge of Villeneuve-sur-Loup. Activities lasting three hours with 4 levels of difficulty and more than 115 challenges (iron way, rope bridge, zip-wires, climbing...).
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Antibes Land Theme Park
Open from April to September, this major amusement park includes a large range of entertainment attractions and rides such as mechanised thrill machines (Roller coasters, train rides, water ride, etc.) and carnival games.
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Royal Kids Games Park for Children
Divided into three zones, this playground meets the needs of children and their parents in terms of indoor recreational entertainment.
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Riviera Nature, Adventure Park, Grasse
Try these tree top adventures, all with various levels of difficulty and with plenty of adrenalin pumping fun!
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Pitchoun Forest Theme Park, Villeneuve-Loubet
An adrenaline packed outing which will have visitors swinging, climbing and sliding from suspended platforms, bridges and zip lines.
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Salto Trampoline Arena
From foam pits to airbags, basketball to dodgeball and of course trampoline, there is plenty to keep the entire family entertained.
Walking, hiking and running in Antibes
Hikes in the Alpes-Maritime region can generally be split into two categories: coastal and mountain. The coastal routes are all very accessible and mostly very easy, more like strolls than hikes, but still worth doing for the unbeatable views of the coastline and access to fabulous beaches along the way. The mountain trails take a little more effort to get to, but many can be reached by bus or train. They are a great way to explore the terrain behind Antibes and the many medieval villages that are dotted around the countryside.
Watersports in Antibes
Antibes is perfect for water sports with its warm summers, gentle breezes and interesting coastline. There are plenty of watersports centres where you can learn to sail or enjoy thrilling rides in speedboats, and everything in between.
Watersports in Antibes
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Kayaking Tours, Juan Les Pins
Based in Antibes, their kayak activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.
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Diamond Diving School
A small centre that focuses on a personal touch and offers not only beginner diving courses, but PADI certification and also instructor development courses.
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Airxkite Kitesurf, Cannes la Bocca
Airxkite offers full courses on kite surfing, including theory and practical. All Airxkite classes in the water take place between April to November.
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Antibes Jet Passion, Juan les Pins
You can hire a jet ski, or enjoy a guided day out with an instructor who will show you the sites of the wonderful coastline and the islands of the Cote d'Azur.
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Paddle Evasion
An activity that is accessible to everyone; all you need is to have a swim suit and be able to swim! The perfect trip for a group of friends or a family.
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SUP Generation
This company offers you the chance to test, try, learn and improve your stand up paddle board techniques though rental and board sales.
Wine tasting & vineyard tours in Antibes
Take a tour around one of the beautiful vineyards in Antibes. Taste the carefully made wines, learn more about them, the grapes and the wine making process whilst enjoying the wonderful vineyard scenery.
Charming coastal walks in Antibes
It’s not called the Côte d’Azur for nothing; this glimmering blue coastline is one of the Mediterranean’s prized gems tourism-wise and for its authentic, raw beauty. Let us take you on a walking tour of some of the best and most beautiful coastal paths, both the glamourous and the natural.
Day trip to Biot
On a sunny Tuesday morning in April I found myself getting quite lost in the maze of narrow streets and lanes in the stunning, and slightly quirky, hilltop town of Biot.
Family friendly beaches in Antibes
Antibes is one of the best family destinations on the French Riviera, and the quality and variety of its beaches has a great deal to do with that.
Memorable day trips from Antibes
With its golden beaches, gleaming superyachts, and a picturesque old town of cobblestones and Provençal markets, Antibes has plenty to offer its visitors. Yet, just outside Antibes, lie some of the best day trips in France, if not the whole world.
Perfect picnic spots in Antibes
Warm sunny days, long pink twilights, sparkling sea, Antibes is the perfect place for a picnic.
Top villages to visit from Antibes
When it comes to beautiful villages, the South of France is a shameless show-off. With the hills rising steeply above the Mediterranean coast, the Côte d’Azur is simply littered with perched medieval villages rich in history and atmosphere.
