Bestouan Beach, Cassis: Clear Water by the Calanques
Beaches
The Bestouan in Cassis, clear water beneath the cliffs, steps from the calanques. A perfect day trip west of Toulon.
1h from Villa Mauricette
Pebble Beach
Swimming
Cliff Views
Snorkelling
Town Access
Some beaches seduce with sand; Bestouan seduces with drama. Tucked just west of Cassis's postcard port, this pebble cove sits at the foot of Cap Canaille, among the tallest sea cliffs in Europe. The effect is immediate: clear water, white rock, and the calanques a short walk or boat ride away. It's the perfect anchor for a day out west.
What to expect
A pebble cove with strikingly clear water, ideal for snorkelling, with the town of Cassis and its restaurants right behind you and the calanques on the doorstep.
Practical information
Getting there: about 1 hour from the villa, just west of Cassis town centre.
Parking: the dedicated Parking Bestouan on Avenue de l'Amiral Ganteaume (around 110 paid spaces); in summer, arrive before 10am, it fills fast.
Facilities: supervised swimming in summer, small beach cafés with deckchair rental, showers and restrooms. No dogs.
Best time: early morning in summer; shoulder season for the calanques without the crowds.
Mauricette's Tip
Make Bestouan the base for a calanques day: a morning swim here, then a boat or walk to the Calanque de Port d'Alon and the Cassis inlets. Bring water shoes for the pebbles.
Cliffs, clear water and the calanques, an hour west of the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby Calanque de Port d'Alon · Capelan cove, Bandol · Domaine Tempier
