Are beaches in Nice free?

There are 25 public beaches in Nice with 22 located between the the Airport and the Port. (See a map). Interspersed among the free, public beaches are 14 private beaches with restaurants. Between mid-April and September access to these beaches is limited to clients that pay for a lounge chair and umbrella.



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The vast majority of Nice's coastline is taken up by public beaches, open all year, all the time and free to use. Clean, safe, and well-maintained, Nice's public beaches are much beloved by the local population. Rare are the Niçois who frequent private beaches.

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There are public beaches in Nice all along the Promenade des Anglais--22 in all.

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3/ La Réserve in Nice Far from the Promenade des Anglais and its busy beaches. This little gem is hidden on the outer and more peaceful part of Nice Harbour, overlooked by the restaurant « La Réserve », highly appreciated by the locals.

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If you love swimming, the best time to go to Nice is in the summer, early autumn and late spring. The average sea temperature is a pleasant 23°C, which is perfect for a relaxing swim. You'll also have 14 hours of sunshine to enjoy per day from June to September and 11 hours a day throughout autumn.

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Beaches: Both Cannes and Nice offer beautiful beach options but with different vibes. Cannes' beaches cater to a more upscale and glamorous crowd, while Nice's beaches provide a more relaxed and accessible atmosphere.

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3 days in Nice is perfect to get a taste of the capital of Côte d'Azur and the French Riviera because it allows you to see the best places in the city and visit a nearby town. If you have more time, you can spend a week in Nice, use it as a base to explore other parts of the French Riviera.

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You should be reassured to know that all Nice beaches conform to European standards and all beaches west of the port have good to excellent quality water.

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Plage de la Mala, Cap-d'Ail As one of the best beaches in the French Riviera, it's immensely popular, especially as all three of Cap d'Ail's beaches, located between Nice and Monaco, have blue flag status for their clean seawater. Two superb restaurants are on hand if you're traveling light.

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