Can you swim in Nice?

The coast has pebbled beaches, azur waves, and hours of sunshine. Most of Nice's beaches are arranged along the Promenade des Anglais, which stretches 4 miles along the Baie des Anges. On the other side of town, rocky shoreline and deep water are fantastic for diving and bathing.



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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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Summer in Nice Average temperatures in July and August hover around 80°F (27°C), with some days being even hotter. And if you want to enjoy a swim in the Mediterranean Sea, the water temperatures in Nice during the summer months are usually pretty balmy as well, averaging around 72°F (22°C).

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10 Best Beaches in Nice
  • Plage de la Réserve.
  • Le Voilier Plage.
  • Lido Plage.
  • Opéra Plage.
  • Plage du Centenaire.
  • Villefranche-sur-Mer.
  • Plage Beau Rivage.
  • Plage de la Plateforme.


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Castel Beach is considered by many to be the best private beach in Nice. It's at the end of them all, tucked under the headland and away from the hustle and bustle.

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September- October One of the best times to visit is during Nice's fall shoulder season. Visitors can still expect the popular attractions to be busy, but they will be far less crowded than during the peak season. Temperatures cool down to the mid-60s – perfect for sightseeing and maybe a little sunbathing too.

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The best time to visit Nice is in the shoulder season of September to October, or from mid-March to April when you can capitalize on the low room rates.

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Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Nice should cost around €20 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Nice is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

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

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Nice is located on France's southeast Mediterranean coast on the French Riviera. The city gets a lot of rain throughout the year, but showers are likely to be short and light than heavy downpours.

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Other than a once in a lifetime crazy man with a truck, it is very safe. Over the years we have walked all over Nice at night without incident. I have always felt safe walking(solo) anywhere in Nice as late/early as 2am. Normally tucked up in bed after this.

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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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Over the summer months, jellyfish can be spotted off the coast's largest beaches. Cannes, Nice, Antibes.

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The Weddell Sea, Antarctic Peninsula The Weddell Sea has been claimed by scientists to have the clearest waters of any ocean in the world.

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