Beaches and creeks at Carry-le-Rouet
The sun shines almost all year round on the beaches and creeks of Carry-le-Rouet. Known for its picture-postcard scenery, Carry-le-Rouet is just 15 minutes from La Source campsite. In Carry-le-Rouet, people come to chill out, relax, bubble and make the most of the passing time.
No matter what word you use, the aim is the same: here, people come to have a good time, to forget everyday worries and, above all, to ENJOY.
Where to swim in Carry-le-Rouet?
Renowned for its beaches and typical port, Carry-le-Rouet is a town that smells of summer. Children come here to build sandcastles.
Also known for its many scuba diving spots, the flora and fauna are perfectly preserved. Surfing, paddleboarding or buoyancy – other sports are available for thrill-seekers. Every beach has its own activity.
Carry-le-Rouet’s beaches and calanques are the perfect place for happy reunions and delightful encounters. Restaurants are located close to these dream beaches: an opportunity to indulge even more.
La Plage du Rouet
Plage du Rouet is one of Carry’s largest supervised beaches. A picture-postcard setting, it offers a panoramic view of Marseille harbor. Divided into three sections, there’s a sandy or pebble beach for everyone to spread out their towel or relax on a deckchair. A nearby parking lot makes parking easy.
Cap Rousse Beach
Nestling in the heart of a rocky cove, Plage du Cap Rousset is sheltered from the wind. It’s an ideal spot for swimming with young children and for those who want to learn to swim in the sea. Easily accessible on foot or by car (with parking), it’s a very pleasant family beach.
Fernandel Beach
Bearing an emblematic southern name, Plage Fernandel is a small spit of sand that can be discovered from the Quai du Professeur Vayssière. Nearby restaurants offer tasty refreshments after your nautical efforts.
Calanque de la Tuilière
It’s a natural cove strewn with large pebbles. La Tuilière is a little paradise for regulars, who come here for a quiet swim. From the town center, it’s a 30-minute walk to a totally different setting. A restaurant overlooks La Tuilière, where you can round off a pleasant day at the water’s edge with a succulent seafood platter. From here, it’s impossible to take your eyes off the exceptional panorama.
Calanque des Eaux Salées
It’s a small, wild cove that you’ll discover after just a few minutes’ walk. The Calanque des Eaux Salées is a beautiful sight to behold. The turquoise waters of the sea stand out harmoniously against the green of the surrounding pine forest. Calm and transparent, it’s a natural invitation for a swim. As for the large pebble beach, it’s an ideal natural solarium for idlers. The calanque is also a favorite spot for kayaking enthusiasts.
From one end of the Côte Bleue to the other, paradise beaches roll by. Whether they’re ideal for children’s games, water sports or more discreet pursuits, Carry-le-Rouet’s beaches and creeks are the stuff of dreams. Come and discover them for yourself!