Family Activities in Antibes
Discover the top Antibes family activities
Whatever you choose to do on your family holiday, you are sure to find a huge range of activities across Antibes. There is something for everyone, every ability and every age. Check out the selection of things to do below for some holiday inspiration!
Beach Activities
With some stunning beaches along the coastline you will not be at a loss for places to go and things do by the shore in Antibes. From beach clubs to watersports, sailing and boat trips, to just sunbathing and enjoying the scenery there is something for everyone.
Boat trips & sailing in Antibes
Explore the beautiful coastline around Antibes on a boat. Many of these trips include stops for swimming in the crystal clear Mediterranean waters, as well as snorkelling and perhaps a day trip to a nearby island. The islands of Sainte-Marguerite and Saint-Honorat are off the southern tip of the Cap d'Antibes and these two islands offer a range of environments to explore, whether sailing round them or visiting them. A trip along the coast to the glamorous towns of Saint Tropez or Monaco are also a popular option, where you can enjoy anchoring just out of port or setting foot on land to explore a little deeper.
Canoeing / Kayaking
Kayaking is a fun watersport that can be enjoyed as a family. Unlike canoeing, paddlers face forward and have a double bladed paddle. It is a versatile sport that you can enjoy in the sea and especially in the calm waters of the Mediterranean. You can take your inflatable or plastic kayak and make your way around the coastline to explore hidden coves and hard to reach beaches. There are some watersports centres and adventure companies who can take you out for your kayaking experience.
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Go Kayak
They adapt to the overall level of the group so that everyone can spend an unforgettable day together whether you are a family of beginners or a group of experienced kayakers.
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Paddle Evasion
Located in Antibes
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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Societe des Regates d'Antibes Sailing School
Located in Antibes
They offer various sailing and windsurfing courses aimed at all ages, from 5 year old children to adults. There is also the possibility of renting a boat, or booking private lessons.
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Kayaking Tours, Juan Les Pins
Located in Antibes
Based in Antibes, their kayak activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.
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Seafirst, Cap d'Antibes
Located in Antibes
Kayak hire and trips on offer to discover the beautiful coastline of the Cote d'Azur by sea kayak.
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Glisse Paradise Watersports, Saint Laurent du Var
Jet-ski, waterskiing, wakeboard, wakesurf, parachute, canoe and paddleboard, Glisse Paradise have it all!
Canyoning
A not-so-gentle but extremely refreshing summer activity is one way to describe canyoning! Plunge yourself into the mountain streams via a series of abseil descents, jumps and natural water slides – just make sure you choose a warm day!
You will make your way along rivers and rapids, using the river bed as a natural obstacle course. Not suitable for very young children, but anyone over the age of about 8 can take the (very cold) plunge and try canyoning. With the safety of a guide everyone can abseil down cascades, splash into pools and ride the river rapids. You can choose from short beginners’ routes or longer ones for the more adventurous.
The best area for this activity is the Verdon Gorge near Castellane. A basic level of swimming ability is required for safety reasons.
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Bureau des Guides de Canyon, Castellane
Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.
Cinema
Catch the latest films and releases in Antibes on your holiday. Look out for VOST for English speaking films at the Casino Cinema in the centre of Antibes.
Climbing in Antibes
Culture and guided tours in Antibes
Many towns and villages across France have their version of the 'Petit Train' and the Antibes region is no different. Giving you a guided tour of the area and entertaining children, these trains are a great excuse to sit down for half and hour and take in the sights. Visiobulle Tours offers coastal sightseeing in a glass-bottomed boat and is another great way to enjoy the coast whilst seeing the local sights...and the local inhabitants.
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 who rent and sell bikes, gear and more.
Bike Hire in Antibes
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Road bike hire
Located in Cannes
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
Located in Cannes
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
Located in Nice
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.
Diving & Snorkelling
Dive into the beautiful waters of Antibes and discover the world below. Anyone can go snorkelling and it is a great way to begin your underwater adventures without travelling too far away from the comfort of the waters’ surface. Many of the tourist shops sell snorkelling gear.
Scuba diving is a fantastic way to explore what lies below. If you are new to scuba diving, the diving schools in Antibes that can teach you the ropes and get you started. For those more experienced there are plenty of excursions in Antibes where you can dive into the beautiful blue waters and explore the depths below.
Fishing in Antibes
There’s some good deep sea fishing off the coast, with tuna, marlin, swordfish and sea bream, and there’s some good tour expeditions running out from major ports along the coast. Or of course you could just hang a line over the edge of your boat and sit back and wait for the bite, or fish off the rocks for a relaxing afternoon.
To enjoy a day out on a family fishing trip then we recommend speaking to some of the specialist companies who offer guided trips and excursions or yacht charters for coastal or deep sea fishing. You have a few options for fishing charters with a range of budgets, from 50 euro per person for a casual affair to 2800 for 10 people for the day for the charter of a luxury sportsfisher with professional fishermen. Most of the fishing excursions along this stretch of coast operate out of Golfe Juan or Mandelieu-la-Napoule, or in the other direction, out of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, a port between Nice and Monaco. There are also small local operators along the coast who don’t have websites- you’ll see their signs saying ‘Peche au Gros’ in the port.
Fitness and swimming in Antibes
Sports & Fitness in Antibes
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Leader Fitness Club, St Laurent du Var
Located in Nice
Located in St Laurent du Var between Nice and Antibes, this fitness club is run in a friendly and sporting atmosphere. Free parking makes access to the facility very easy.
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Ashtanga Yoga Antibes
Come to this studio and bring yoga into your life. Breathe, focus and calm the mind, develop strength, flexibility and self awareness.
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Star Loisirs Fitness Centre
Star Loisirs is a large fitness centre with two dance studios, cardio training space, gym and a beauty centre. The beauty centre with facial and body treatments plus a sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and relaxation room.
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Samasthiti House of Yoga
The virtues gained from a regular yoga practice are not to be underestimated. To feel balanced, light, flexible, strong. To be focused and fearless, without pain.
Flying in Antibes
Treat the family to a helicopter tour of the coastline and islands with one of the local helicopter tour operators. This is an exclusive experience which enables you to see aerial views of Antibes, the Lerins Islands and maybe venture further inland to see the spectacular turquoise waters of the Gorges du Verdon.
Flying in Antibes
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Helicopter Charter Flights
Heli Securite offer transfers on a helicopter from the airport to your yacht or various destinations in and around the Cannes area, St Tropez and Monaco. In addition to this they also service all of the main French ski resorts from their base in Courchevel.
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Helicopter Airport Transfers & Scenic Flights
Created in 1976 this company has grown and has now transported well over 100,000 passengers. They have a fleet of 12 craft to meet client demands.
Geocaching
There are over 2.5 million people doing geocaching around the world and some of them (perhaps surprisingly) are right here in Antibes! It’s a relatively new craze that started taking the world by storm in May 2000 after a computer geek decided that GPS could be “really exciting”. He hid some treasure at his home in Portland, America, for people to find, broadcast the GPS coordinates and said, “Come and get it”. His only rule: “Take some stuff, leave some stuff”. And that’s exactly what Geocaching is…you go in search of treasure by using the GPS system on your mobile device – once you’ve found it, you write your name in a logbook and replace the treasure you decide to take. It’s pretty simple really and means, as a family, you can be adventurers together. You won’t usually find anything quite as precious as gold, silver and diamonds but nevertheless it’s quite exciting!
Golf in Antibes
Golf Courses in Antibes
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Located in Mougins
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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Biot Golf Course, Biot
Located in 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 la Grande Bastide, Opio
Situated between Nice and Cannes, the Grande Bastide golf course is in one of the beautiful parts of the Côte d’Azur.
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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.
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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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Cannes-Mougins Golf Country Course
Located in Mougins
The Cannes-Mougins Golf Club provides all features you are expecting from a modern golf within an historical environment. The Cannes Country Club was founded in 1923 by a group of illustrious gentlemen such as Aga Khan, Prince Pierre of Monaco and Baron Edouard de Rothschild.
Horse riding in Antibes
Horse ride along the beaches and through the rugged landscapes and hilltops behind the coast of the French Riviera. Antibes and the surrounding area is an attractive destination for horse riding, trekking & lessons.
Horse-riding in Antibes
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Hippodrome Côte d'Azur Horse Riding, Cagnes-sur-Mer
The Hippodrome de la Côte d'Azur has a splendid position on the waterfront in Nice and held its first horse race in 1956.
Hydro-speeding
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Bureau des Guides de Canyon, Castellane
Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.
Karting
Karting is a popular activity for people of all ages. At the karting circuit in Bar-sur-Loup, to the north of Antibes, you can enjoy lessons, grand prix and more. Feel the adrenaline rush and race to beat the rest of the family!
Mountain-biking & Fat-biking
Museums & Galleries
The port town of Antibes has a rich maritime heritage which can be discovered at the museum of the sea (Espace Mer et Littoral) on the Cap d'Antibes. This old fortress houses the museum and offers exhibitions, conferences, workshops and visits to natural spaces walking, snorkelling and kayaking, all revolving around maritime ecosystems. There are several other museums in Antibes itself and neighbouring Juan les Pins as well as some fascinating places to visit in Grasse, Cangnes-sur-Mer and Biot.
Nature Reserves & Parks
Heading to a nature reserve you can explore all the beautiful wildlife and soak up all the beautiful scenery. There are a number of wonderful nature reserves in Antibes that you can explore, including the Gorges du Loup to the north of Antibes, with its spectacular waterfalls and natural gorges.
Paddleboarding
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is a popular global sport these days, often described as a cross between surfing and kayaking. It is also a fun way to explore the immediate coastline. Whether going solo or with the whole family, you will find paddle boards to hire on various beaches around the coast, usually rented out by the hour. No previous experience is needed, just hop on the board and start paddling.
Parasailing
Soaring high above the stunning coastline of Antibes offers a rather different view of this infamous stretch of water. Most companies will offer two or three seater parasails meaning that the whole family can experience flying 60m in the air whilst getting a real birds-eye view of what’s going on below.
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.
Spas and massages in Antibes
Spas in Antibes
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Le Mas de Pierre Spa, St-Paul de Vence
Located in Vence
This wellness space blends Provençal elegance with exclusive treatments, featuring a private hammam and outdoor jacuzzi for couples.
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Cinq Mondes Spa
Situated on the ground floor of the Royal Antibes Hotel, the Cinq Mondes offers a centre of deep relaxation, devoted to your well being.
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Spa Saint-Martin, Vence
Located in Vence
This spa is located in the Château Saint-Martin Hotel. They have a large treatments menu to choose from, including face and body services, a fitness centre and yoga lessons.
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Royal Mougins Spa
Located in Mougins
In an authentic bastide of the 19th-century, surrounded by hundred-year-old olive trees, the team of Royal Spa opens its doors to you for moments of timeless relaxation.
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Eden-Roc Spa
Located in Antibes
Discover the Dior Spa at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, where discreet elegance, natural beauty and exceptional care come together on the French Riviera.
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Neocea Spa, St-Paul de Vence
Located in Vence
Tucked into the wooded heights between Saint-Paul de Vence and the Mediterranean, the Mas d'Artigny & Spa stretches out within a remarkable estate of over eight hectares.
Swimming
If you'd like to take a dip outdoors or indoors, you'll be able to find somewhere to go for a swim in Antibes. Most hotels have their own swimming facilities, however, there are also municipal swimming baths that you can visit. In summer and winter, you should be able to find somewhere to take a dip, so don't forget your towel and your swimming costume or shorts.
Theme parks, waterparks and aquariums in Antibes
Try an adventure playground or a theme park for a day of family fun. Nearby, you will find that the Antibes Land Theme Park offers plenty of evening entertainment and fairground rides as well fun games for both adults and children. For indoor theme parks - perfect for a rainy day - you might want to try the Royal Kids Games Park, or Laser Quest in neighbouring Cannes.
Theme & Adventure Parks in Antibes
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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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Riviera Nature, Adventure Park, Grasse
Located in Grasse
Try these tree top adventures, all with various levels of difficulty and with plenty of adrenalin pumping fun!
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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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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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Le Bois des Lutins Theme Park, Villeneuve Loubet
Great for children and adults, this adventure park has 2 hectares of games including a spectacular net walk and a village of huts perched the trees.
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Salto Trampoline Arena
Located in Mougins
From foam pits to airbags, basketball to dodgeball and of course trampoline, there is plenty to keep the entire family entertained.
Tree-top / Forest adventures
Swing through the trees high above the forest floor on a circuit of zip lines, monkey bridges, ladders and ropes. You can travel through the forest without touching the floor, safely strapped into a harness and attached to a secure safety line. These eco-friendly adventure parks are created around the trees without damaging them in any way and can be dismantled if necessary, leaving the forest as though untouched.
Tree-top adventures can be fun for both adults and kids and with most courses having a few options of varying difficulty anyone can participate in the tree swinging fun.
Walking, hiking and running in Antibes
The coastal trails around the cap d'Antibes and the Lerins Islands are 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. Inland, the trails take a little more effort to get to, but many can be reached by bus. They are a great way to explore the promontories and the villages that are dotted around the countryside.
Walking Routes in Antibes
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Sentier de la Brague Walk
This enjoyable half-day hike follows a river linking two of the region’s most beautiful towns, Valbonne and Biot.
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Le Camp Romain
Perched at nearly 500m above sea level this historical site once housed Romans in tents as they overlooked the land below.
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Tour du Cap d'Antibes
Located in Antibes
When you think of the Cap d'Antibes you tend to think prestigious villas and residences for billionaires, nestled in the green oasis of the peninsula.
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Circuit de Cordula
The Cordula was created by the Ligurians, then occupied by the Greeks and Romans before being burned by the Barbarian invasions of the 4th century. The wooded parkland now lies lust north of the coast at Vallauris and offers shade on sunny days.
Waterparks
Waterparks are always a winning activity for both adults and children. You can spend hours of fun splashing around together with the exciting slides, rapids and wave pools at the waterparks the island has to offer. The area's most popular waterpark is Marineland Waterpark, just to the north of Antibes.
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Marineland Waterpark
Four parks in one... Marineland, Kid's Island, Adventure Golf and Aquasplash. You can buy a ticket for one or more of these parks and make your way between them.
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.
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Go Kayak
They adapt to the overall level of the group so that everyone can spend an unforgettable day together whether you are a family of beginners or a group of experienced kayakers.
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Paddle Evasion
Located in Antibes
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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Aventure Sous Marine Diving School, Saint Raphael
Since 1994, the team at this diving school have been located in Saint Raphael in the Var department.
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Societe des Regates d'Antibes Sailing School
Located in Antibes
They offer various sailing and windsurfing courses aimed at all ages, from 5 year old children to adults. There is also the possibility of renting a boat, or booking private lessons.
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Kayaking Tours, Juan Les Pins
Located in Antibes
Based in Antibes, their kayak activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.
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Antibes Jet Passion, Juan les Pins
Located in 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.

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
Located in 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.

Must-see attractions in Antibes
Antibes has many faces. First ruled by the Ancient Greeks, its thick city walls were built high during medieval times to defend from invasion, pirates and plagues.

Perfect picnic spots in Antibes
Warm sunny days, long pink twilights, sparkling sea, Antibes is the perfect place for a picnic.

The Route du Mimosa, Riviera / Cote d'Azur
Each year under clear blue winter skies, a carpet of gold creeps across the rolling hills and quiet stone villages of the French Riviera. As spring approaches, the mimosa trees come into spectacular bloom in the South of France, the sprays of soft yellow flowers vivid against the sparkling Mediterranean Sea.

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.

What to do in Antibes when it rains
The climate in the South of France is generally great, with roughly 300 days of sunshine beaming down across the Riviera each year. However, that statistic does still leave 65 days on average when the sun doesn’t shine.