Perfect picnic spots in Antibes
Warm sunny days, long pink twilights, sparkling sea, Antibes is the perfect place for a picnic.
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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.
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Warm sunny days, long pink twilights, sparkling sea, Antibes is the perfect place for a picnic.
Whether you’re posing for a glamorous selfie in front of a superyacht, snapping colourful shots of fresh produce at the Provencal market, or photographing the crystal clear coves and grand villas of Cap d’Antibes, Antibes offers some spectacular photo-opportunities.
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.
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.
There is no other way to discover the stunning coast of the Cote d’Azur than by bike. This bike ride is not the most challenging, as no serious hills are conquered, but it is a stunning way to explore the coastal towns of the Cote d’Azur.
Sailing along the coastline of Antibes, feeling the sea breeze on your face while enjoying a chilled drink and exploring the crystalline waters of the Mediterranean – there is truly no better way to enjoy this region than on board a yacht.
A challenging ride up a steep mountain pass to a summit of 963m, the Col de Vence is a classic cycling route of the Cote d’Azur. Starting from Nice along the Promenade des Anglais, follow the cycle path past the airport to Cagnes-Sur-Mer; you’ll know you’ve reached Cagnes-Sur-Mer when you come to a long stretch of seafront and a dangling rhinoceros (you’ll understand when you see it), turn right up Avenue General Leclerc - it’s the second road after the church.
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.
The best winter foodie experiences on the French Riviera, taking in cooking schools, olive oil tastings, and vineyard tours.
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.
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.
Antibes is a very popular tourist destination, and little wonder, with its towering ramparts, soft-sand beaches, medieval old town, and vast superyacht port. Yet there’s much more to see in Antibes than the big-name attractions and sights.
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.
Antibes is a charming town with several bewitching personalities: glamorous superyacht port, fortified medieval village, and friendly Mediterranean beach resort. 48 hours in Antibes allows you to explore this ancient Riviera port and its beautiful coastline.
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.