La Garoupe
Fine golden sand and turquoise water, loved by Picasso and Fitzgerald.
French Riviera · Côte d'Azur
Antibes, the Riviera's oldest seaside town
2,400 years of history, beaches for every mood and the Picasso Museum — between Nice and Cannes. Everything you need to plan your stay.
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🏖️ 8 beaches🏰 8 landmarks🛏️ 16 hotels✈️ 20 km from Nice airport
Antibes in 30 seconds
- Where
- Alpes-Maritimes, between Nice (25 min by train) and Cannes (15 min).
- Getting here
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is ~20 km away. Direct trains on the coastal line.
- Best time
- May–June and September: warm sea, fewer crowds than July–August.
- How long
- 2–3 days for the town and Cap d'Antibes; a week to add Nice, Monaco and Cannes.
- Where to stay
- Old Town for charm, Juan-les-Pins for sand, Cap d'Antibes for luxury.
Where to stay
All 16 hotels →
Pick your neighbourhood first
Antibes is four very different places. Choose the one that fits your trip, then compare hotels.
Old Antibes
Walk everywhere: market, ramparts, Picasso Museum, Gravette beach.
Best for couples · See hotels →
Port Vauban & north
Next to the train station: easy day trips to Nice, Cannes, Monaco.
Best value · See hotels →Beaches
Beach guide →The best beaches in Antibes
Cap d'Antibes beaches
Sandy coves, rocky inlets and crystal-clear water along the coastal path.
La Salis
The longest beach, with Alps views and the best sunrise in town.
La Gravette
Central, shallow and calm, right below the ramparts.
Juan-les-Pins
Sand, beach clubs and water sports — the Riviera's party beach.
Fort Carré
Calm water below the 16th-century fort, sheltered from the Mistral.
La Gallice
Small sheltered cove, shallow water, perfect with kids.
Le Ponteil
Sandy town beach steps from the centre and the station.
Sights
All landmarks →8 must-see landmarks
From Greek Antipolis to Picasso's 1946 studio — all walkable from the Old Town.
Picasso Museum
The world's first Picasso museum, in Château Grimaldi.
Fort Carré
Star-shaped fort with a 360° view over the Baie des Anges.
Vauban Ramparts
2 km sea-wall walk to the Archaeology Museum.
Antibes Cathedral
Romanesque cathedral with an altarpiece attributed to Louis Bréa.
Grimaldi Tower
25 m square tower built on Roman foundations.
La Garoupe Chapel
Sailors' sanctuary and the best panorama of the coast.
Saint-Bernardin Chapel
Restored 16th and 19th-century frescoes.
Peynet Museum
Raymond Peynet's famous "little lovers".
Plan your trip
When to go & how long to stay
Best time to visit
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Ready-made itineraries
- Morning — Provençal market, Old Town lanes, Picasso Museum.
- Lunch — Terrace in the Old Town.
- Afternoon — Ramparts walk, swim at La Gravette.
- Evening — Sunset at Fort Carré, dinner by Port Vauban.
- Day 1 — Old Town, market, Picasso Museum, ramparts.
- Day 2 — Cap d'Antibes coastal path, La Garoupe beach & chapel, evening in Juan-les-Pins.
- Days 1–2 — Antibes & Cap d'Antibes.
- Day 3 — Day trip by train: Nice & Villefranche, or Monaco & Èze (French Riviera guide).
Eat & drink
All restaurants →Where to eat in Antibes
Old Town & centre
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FAQ
Antibes travel questions
How far is Antibes from Nice airport?
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) is about 20 km away — reachable by train, bus or taxi.
Where is the best area to stay in Antibes?
Old Antibes for walking and markets, Juan-les-Pins for sandy beaches and nightlife, Cap d'Antibes for quiet luxury, Port Vauban and the station area for value and day trips.
Which Antibes beach is best for families?
La Gravette (central, shallow) and La Salis (long, sandy, full facilities).
Can you visit Monaco and Nice from Antibes without a car?
Yes. Coastal trains reach Nice in about 25 minutes and Monaco in about 45 minutes.
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