Camping in the calanques
Camping La Source is an excellent choice for those wishing to stay at a campsite in Martigues. It’s just a stone’s throw from the beaches, but especially close to the famous Calanques National Park and the remarkable calanques of the Côte Bleue. This seaside region of Provence has an inescapable charm.
Rentals and campsites in the heart of the Calanques
Our 3-star campsite near the calanques offers pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes in an ideal setting for relaxing and enjoying your vacation.
Our chalets and mobile homes are ideal for couples and families looking for peace and quiet on the blue coast. Each accommodation is fully equipped for optimum comfort and a restful night’s sleep.
It’s in this prime location, in a wooded setting, that you’ll be able to put down your suitcases.
Campsite activities and services
Our campsite near the calanques is an ideal destination for those looking for a convivial stay. You’ll enjoy a range of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike. What’s more, with the range of services we offer, your vacation will be a relaxing one for the whole family.
During your stay, feel free to drop by our snack bar and take advantage of on-site facilities such as the playground and fitness equipment.
Discover the calanques
The Calanques massif is a dream destination for many visitors, thanks to the many trails that criss-cross the surrounding area. You can hike, run, cycle or climb here. Thanks to their vast environment, the Calanques offer a multitude of places to discover, whatever the season.
No matter where you start from, simply walk along the coast to enjoy the exceptional panoramic views.
In the Calanques, the most popular places for a walk are undoubtedly the paths that run along the edge of the cliffs. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also take a stroll along the small paths that branch off from the main walk. Alternatively, there are many hiking trails that take you to secluded villages and their little coves, before taking you up into the heights.
Make sure you’re well equipped before you set off, though, as the terrain is steep and the heat can sometimes be excessive.
The Parc National des Calanques offers tons of dedicated climbing routes to discover! Every year, climbers of all levels take on the steep cliffs of the massif, all the while respecting the existing biodiversity. Once they’ve completed the climb, they enjoy an unrivalled panorama of the region and its colors.
Water sports in the heart of the Calanques
One of the major activities in the Calanques is undoubtedly swimming. Enjoyed by all, it’s easy to indulge in the pleasures of the water among the dozens of small coves that dot the coast. Each one has its own special features, but what they all have in common is ideal water temperature and idyllic scenery.
The Calanques massif is a protected area of land and water along the French Mediterranean coast. It offers an incredible diversity of marine life and magnificent aquatic landscapes. So don’t hesitate to discover them with a scuba diving session.
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Other water sports are widely practiced in the area. Paddleboarding and pedal-boating, for example, allow you to cruise at your own pace. Sailing and kayaking are also excellent options for enjoying the Mediterranean Sea to the full.
For those looking to discover the picturesque beauty of the coast from a different angle, a boat trip is the ideal solution. Hire one of our many boats and enjoy a cruise around coves filled with natural wonders.
Last but not least, fishing enthusiasts will be delighted here. Be careful, though, as the Calanques National Park has many no-take zones, so you’ll need to be careful to respect its biodiversity.
What are the Calanques?
Calanques are often characterized by their vegetation, steep cliffs and coastal towns popular with artists. The latter are a series of bays, fissures and canyons formed by the differential erosion of limestone cliffs.
Calanques from Marseille to La Ciotat
The Calanques from Marseille to La Ciotat are a series of cliffs, canyons and gorges on France’s Mediterranean coast. All outdoor enthusiasts love to visit this surprising terrain. With its verdant, colorful landscape, the Calanques massif is packed with tourist activities and breathtaking panoramas. It’s an appointment not to be missed on your vacation.
Blue coast creeks
The limestone calanques of the Côte Bleue, alternating between small ports and beaches, are just one of the reasons why tourists love spending time here. The calanques stretch from Carry le Rouet to l’Estaque (a district of Marseille), so don’t hesitate to take a break during your walks to admire the marvellous views.
The villages of the Calanques
The main villages for staying close to the famous calanques national park are Cassis and Marseille, which have direct access. As for La Ciotat, it boasts some fabulous calanques just a stone’s throw from the town center. If you’re passing through one of these superb port towns, don’t forget to visit the old town, the old port and the monuments, all of which possess an inescapable charm.
As for the calanques of the Côte Bleue, they are surrounded by several small villages to be discovered without moderation. These include Carry le Rouet, Ensuès-la-Redonne, Méjean, Niolon and Le Rove. Don’t hesitate to drive through as many of them as you can to discover their assets.
Finally, from our campsite near the Calanques, it’s easy to appreciate these natural wonders of the Bouches-du-Rhône region around Martigues.