What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de Fontsainte?

The Plage de Fontsainte is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Plage de Fontsainte?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de Fontsainte, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Plage de Fontsainte is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Plage de Fontsainte good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Plage de Fontsainte does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Plage de Fontsainte for swimming is positive.

Is the Plage de Fontsainte 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plage de Fontsainte secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Plage de Fontsainte is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Plage de Fontsainte?

Plage de Fontsainte can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers (caravans / tent)</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de Fontsainte?

The bar is located right on the Plage de Fontsainte.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Palais d'Emma Saveurs Gourmandises is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de Fontsainte?

There are 1069 places to stay in the Plage de Fontsainte area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6536027&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A l 'oree de l o 2</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3175137&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mer et Soleil</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5567278&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A l' oree de l'o</a></li></ul>

How far is the Plage de Fontsainte from parking?

The Plage de Fontsainte 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 Plage de Fontsainte?

There are 4 attractions near Plage de Fontsainte that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Invader LCT01 located in 0.4 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage de Fontsainte (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Plage de Fontsainte (Bouches-du-Rhone) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Plage de Fontsainte for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

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Plage de Fontsainte

Fontsainte Beach

Virebelle, France

7.3

#282 out of 492 in Alpes-Côte d'Azur 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

La Ciotat • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Aire de jeux pour enfants

2.2km

Playground Aire de jeux

4km

Park Plage Pour Chiens

1.4km

Park Parc Urbain du Domaine de la Tour

1.9km

Park Square Eugène Mouton

1.9km

Park Parc enfants

1.9km

Park Parc Du Domaine De La Tour

1.9km

Park Jardin de la Ville

2.2km

Park Place Evariste Gras

2.6km

Hiking Area La route des crêtes

2.6km

Park Parc du mugel anse du sec

2.6km

Restaurant Le Nautique

8.6 - Excellent 330m

Restaurant La Crique

8.6 - Excellent 340m

Cafe Le Palais d'Emma Saveurs Gourmandises

8.6 - Excellent 360m

Restaurant Le Carpe Diem

9.2 - Excellent 360m

Bar Quick & Flupke

2 - Very poor 480m

Restaurant Brasserie la farandole

6.8 - Good 510m

Bar Resto LE GRAND LARGE

8.2 - Very good 570m

Bar Chez Yannick

7.2 - Good 740m

Bar Restaurants de la La Grande Plage

7.6 - Very good 780m

Supermarket ALDI

450m

Supermarket marcel & fils

1.4km

Supermarket Casino Shop

1.9km

Supermarket MONOPRIX

2.1km

Supermarket Carrefour City

2.2km

Supermarket Casino Supermarché

2.3km

Supermarket Lidl

2.4km

Ice Cream Shop Glacier Alessandro

9.8 - Exceptional 2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour La Ciotat

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage Saint-Jean Roches Plates

5 - Tolerable 160m

Tourist Attraction Skull LCT_02

450m

Tourist Attraction Invader LCT01

450m

Tourist Attraction la ciotat plage

480m

Tourist Attraction La Grande Plage

8.4 - Very good 970m

Tourist Attraction Invader LCT07

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Invader LCT 02

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Manège de la plage La Ciotat

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Amusement Park - La Guillaumière

7.4 - Good 1.7km

Movie Theater CINÉMA CGR La Ciotat

2.5km

Amusement Park Aqualand Saint-Cyr-Sur-Mer

4.2km

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About

Plage de Fontsainte is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 60th place out of 101 beaches in the Bouches-du-Rhone region 24.7 km away from its center, the city of Marseille. It is one of the beaches of La Ciotat settlement, just 2.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Located within the settlement

La Ciotat • 2.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Aire de jeux pour enfants

2.2km

Playground Aire de jeux

4km

Park Plage Pour Chiens

1.4km

Park Parc Urbain du Domaine de la Tour

1.9km

Park Square Eugène Mouton

1.9km

Park Parc enfants

1.9km

Park Parc Du Domaine De La Tour

1.9km

Park Jardin de la Ville

2.2km

Park Place Evariste Gras

2.6km

Hiking Area La route des crêtes

2.6km

Park Parc du mugel anse du sec

2.6km

Restaurant Le Nautique

8.6 - Excellent 330m

Restaurant La Crique

8.6 - Excellent 340m

Cafe Le Palais d'Emma Saveurs Gourmandises

8.6 - Excellent 360m

Restaurant Le Carpe Diem

9.2 - Excellent 360m

Bar Quick & Flupke

2 - Very poor 480m

Restaurant Brasserie la farandole

6.8 - Good 510m

Bar Resto LE GRAND LARGE

8.2 - Very good 570m

Bar Chez Yannick

7.2 - Good 740m

Bar Restaurants de la La Grande Plage

7.6 - Very good 780m

Supermarket ALDI

450m

Supermarket marcel & fils

1.4km

Supermarket Casino Shop

1.9km

Supermarket MONOPRIX

2.1km

Supermarket Carrefour City

2.2km

Supermarket Casino Supermarché

2.3km

Supermarket Lidl

2.4km

Ice Cream Shop Glacier Alessandro

9.8 - Exceptional 2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour La Ciotat

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage Saint-Jean Roches Plates

5 - Tolerable 160m

Tourist Attraction Skull LCT_02

450m

Tourist Attraction Invader LCT01

450m

Tourist Attraction la ciotat plage

480m

Tourist Attraction La Grande Plage

8.4 - Very good 970m

Tourist Attraction Invader LCT07

10 - Exceptional 1km

Tourist Attraction Invader LCT 02

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Manège de la plage La Ciotat

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Amusement Park - La Guillaumière

7.4 - Good 1.7km

Movie Theater CINÉMA CGR La Ciotat

2.5km

Amusement Park Aqualand Saint-Cyr-Sur-Mer

4.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

300m from the beach

9.3 Excellent