Public Beach Closure in Antibes for Saudi Royal Visit

A stretch of beach between the French Riviera town of Antibes and neighbouring Vallauris has been closed to the public in anticipation of the Saudi Royal Family arriving for their summer holiday.

Local residents are clearly upset by the measures that are restricting their access to the beach and the water, especially upsetting during the current heatwave conditions! The grounds of the royal family's villa stretches along around a kilometre of coastline.

Local authorities have confirmed that King Salman is due to arrive at some point this week, and that access to the entire kilometre stretch will be cut off, including the public beach at Vallauris.

“Access to the coast will be prohibited by police officers for the duration of the king’s holiday,” said local official Philippe Castanet.

Coastguards will also stop anyone coming within 300 metres of the villa by sea. On a plus side however, local businesses may see an increase in trade as the family come with their entourage containing some 400 people. 

So for the next week or two make sure you check out our beach pages for a list of what other beaches you can visit!