What is the water and sand quality of the Calanque de Sormiou?

The Calanque de Sormiou is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Calanque de Sormiou?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Calanque de Sormiou, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Calanque de Sormiou good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Calanque de Sormiou is partially protected from waves.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Calanque de Sormiou good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Calanque de Sormiou secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature </li><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Calanque de Sormiou?

The bar is located right on the Calanque de Sormiou.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Nautic Restaurant is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Calanque de Sormiou?

There are 2420 places to stay in the Calanque de Sormiou area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Calanque de Sormiou include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=57788&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Golden Tulip Villa Massalia</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1585424&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">AC Hotel Marseille Prado Velodrome</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=53707&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mercure Marseille Centre Prado Velodrome</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4656283&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Cottreau</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3229694&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">VUE MER et montagne dans parc du roy d'espagne, Up to 7 people</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6594987&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Boost Your Immo Marseille Redon 461</a></li></ul>

How far is the Calanque de Sormiou from parking?

The Calanque de Sormiou has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Calanque de Sormiou?

There are 4 attractions near Calanque de Sormiou that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Fontaine de Voire located in 2.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Calanque de Sormiou?

The month with the highest temperature in Calanque de Sormiou is July. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 14°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Calanque de Sormiou (Bouches-du-Rhone) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Calanque de Sormiou (Bouches-du-Rhone) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Calanque de Sormiou and its beautiful scenery

Photo of Calanque de Sormiou with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Calanque de Sormiou with small bay

Photo of Calanque de Sormiou with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Calanque de Sormiou and the settlement

Calanque de Sormiou

La Panouse, France

7.8

#150 out of 492 in Alpes-Côte d'Azur 10

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Vallon de la Reserve • 4.4 km

Map of beach

Fitness Center Set Marseille

8.8 - Excellent 6.2km

Sports Complex Patinoire Palais Omnisports Marseille Grand-Est

8.1km

Park 353 Chem. de Morgiou

1.9km

National Park Parc national des Calanques

2km

Park Jardin Universitaire De Luminy

2.8km

Park Campagne Pastré

5.4km

Hiking Area Belvédère d'En-Vau

6km

Park Escale BORELY

6.1km

Hiking Area Calanques d'en vau

6.3km

Park Parc Borély

6.3km

Park Parc Balnéaire du Prado

7.1km

French Restaurant Sormiou Castle

8 - Very good 150m

Pizza Restaurant Chez Zé

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Bar Nautic Restaurant

7.2 - Good 1.8km

Fast Food Restaurant Snack Tine & Lou

9.6 - Exceptional 2.5km

Fast Food Restaurant Mr Ivanez Philippe

2.6km

Fast Food Restaurant ECOLOTRUCK

2.6km

Restaurant L'Original

2.7km

Restaurant Les Beaux Mets

9.8 - Exceptional 2.7km

Restaurant Fast Food Chez Adil

7.8 - Very good 2.7km

Sandwich Shop Le Luminyen

8 - Very good 2.6km

Supermarket E-Leclerc Sormiou Marseille

2.9km

Supermarket Carrefour Marseille Bonneveine

4.9km

Supermarket Lidl

5.5km

Supermarket Casino Supermarché

5.8km

Supermarket Lidl

5.9km

Supermarket Casino Supermarché

6.7km

Supermarket Casino Supermarché

6.8km

Shopping Mall Centre Commercial Prado Shopping

7km

Tourist Attraction Sormiou

90m

Tourist Attraction Plage Sauvage de Morgiou

2km

Tourist Attraction Fontaine de Voire

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Pyramide du Roy d'Espagne

8.2 - Very good 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Pas de La Demi-Lune

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Château Pastré

8.8 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Small lake

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Château Estrangin

8.6 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Bassin Sanderval

10 - Exceptional 4.9km

Stadium Orange Vélodrome

6.9km

Performing Arts Theater Opéra de Marseille

9.9km

Historical Landmark Obélisque de Mazargues

4.6km

Historical Landmark Place Castellane

8.9km

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About

Calanque de Sormiou is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 25th place out of 101 beaches in the Bouches-du-Rhone region 10.4 km away from its center, the city of Марсель. It is one of the beaches of Vallon de la Reserve settlement, just 4.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

9 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Vallon de la Reserve • 4.4 km

Map of beach

Fitness Center Set Marseille

8.8 - Excellent 6.2km

Sports Complex Patinoire Palais Omnisports Marseille Grand-Est

8.1km

Park 353 Chem. de Morgiou

1.9km

National Park Parc national des Calanques

2km

Park Jardin Universitaire De Luminy

2.8km

Park Campagne Pastré

5.4km

Hiking Area Belvédère d'En-Vau

6km

Park Escale BORELY

6.1km

Hiking Area Calanques d'en vau

6.3km

Park Parc Borély

6.3km

Park Parc Balnéaire du Prado

7.1km

French Restaurant Sormiou Castle

8 - Very good 150m

Pizza Restaurant Chez Zé

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Bar Nautic Restaurant

7.2 - Good 1.8km

Fast Food Restaurant Snack Tine & Lou

9.6 - Exceptional 2.5km

Fast Food Restaurant Mr Ivanez Philippe

2.6km

Fast Food Restaurant ECOLOTRUCK

2.6km

Restaurant L'Original

2.7km

Restaurant Les Beaux Mets

9.8 - Exceptional 2.7km

Restaurant Fast Food Chez Adil

7.8 - Very good 2.7km

Sandwich Shop Le Luminyen

8 - Very good 2.6km

Supermarket E-Leclerc Sormiou Marseille

2.9km

Supermarket Carrefour Marseille Bonneveine

4.9km

Supermarket Lidl

5.5km

Supermarket Casino Supermarché

5.8km

Supermarket Lidl

5.9km

Supermarket Casino Supermarché

6.7km

Supermarket Casino Supermarché

6.8km

Shopping Mall Centre Commercial Prado Shopping

7km

Tourist Attraction Sormiou

90m

Tourist Attraction Plage Sauvage de Morgiou

2km

Tourist Attraction Fontaine de Voire

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Pyramide du Roy d'Espagne

8.2 - Very good 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Pas de La Demi-Lune

9.8 - Exceptional 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Château Pastré

8.8 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Small lake

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Château Estrangin

8.6 - Excellent 4.8km

Tourist Attraction Bassin Sanderval

10 - Exceptional 4.9km

Stadium Orange Vélodrome

6.9km

Performing Arts Theater Opéra de Marseille

9.9km

Historical Landmark Obélisque de Mazargues

4.6km

Historical Landmark Place Castellane

8.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.9km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Via Calanca

Homestay

Marseille • 5.6km from center

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VUE MER et montagne dans parc du roy d'espagne, Up to 7 people

3.7km from the beach

7.6 Very good

VUE MER et montagne dans parc du roy d'espagne, Up to 7 people

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Located at nearest locality

Vallon de la Reserve • 6.6km from center

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3.9km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

GinKgo

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Marseille • 6.4km from center

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4.3km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Villa Cottreau

Entire Apartment

Marseille • 6.9km from center

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petite maison dans le parc national des calanques

4.6km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

petite maison dans le parc national des calanques

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Vallon de la Reserve • 3.9km from center

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4.8km from the beach

7 Good

Boost Your Immo Marseille Redon 461

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Vallon de la Reserve • 5.5km from center

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APPARTEMENT EN SOUS SOL DE VILLA avec acces jardin et piscine

4.9km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

APPARTEMENT EN SOUS SOL DE VILLA avec acces jardin et piscine

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Marseille • 7km from center

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"Les Antilles " Hehergement chez l'habitant

5.3km from the beach

6.2 Pleasant

"Les Antilles " Hehergement chez l'habitant

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Marseille • 8.3km from center

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5.9km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Golden Tulip Villa Massalia

Hotel

Marseille • 8.4km from center

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6.8km from the beach

8.2 Very good

AC Hotel Marseille Prado Velodrome

Hotel

Marseille • 8.3km from center

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Mercure Marseille Centre Prado Velodrome

7.1km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Mercure Marseille Centre Prado Velodrome

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Marseille • 8.8km from center

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Cozy studio with terrace close to the Prado beach in Marseille Welkeys

7.2km from the beach

4.3 Frustrating

Cozy studio with terrace close to the Prado beach in Marseille Welkeys

Entire Apartment

Marseille • 8.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

360m 5 min walk

Connected beach

Port de Sormiou

5.8 Pleasant

2km

Sauvage de Morgiou

6.9 Good

2.9km

Calanque de Podestat

7.4 Good

3.9km

Calanque de Marseilleveyre

8.2 Very good

4.7km

Calanque de la Mounine

6.8 Good

5.5km

Pointe Rouge

7.8 Very good

5.7km

Anse des Sablettes II

6.9 Good

5.7km

Pointe Rouge III

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Vallon de la Reserve • 4.4km

Main locality of province

Marseille • 10.4km

Transport

Airport

JAH • 16.7km

Bus Station

Place Bonnefon • 5.8km

Train Station

La Pomme • 9.1km

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