Calanque de Port d'Alon near Bandol & Toulon
Escapes
The Calanque de Port d'Alon between Bandol and Saint-Cyr: pines, white rock and green water, an easy calanque near Toulon.
25km from Villa Mauricette
Hidden Cove
Swimming
Underwater Trail
Underwater Trail
Family Day Out
There's a moment, walking down the narrow path through the pines, when the calanque appears below you for the first time: a sliver of turquoise wedged between white cliffs and dark green forest. That's the Calanque de Port d'Alon, the gentle, family-friendly introduction to the calanques, tucked between Bandol and Saint-Cyr and easy to reach from the villa.
What to do
Swim in the clear, sheltered water, follow the self-guided underwater trail with a mask, and walk the coastal path that links it to neighbouring coves. It's calmer and easier than the famous Cassis calanques, and all the better for families.
Practical information
Getting there: about 30 minutes (25 km) from the villa via the RD559 from Bandol.
Parking: upper car park (€5/day) and a limited lower car park (closer but fills early in summer). Arrive before 10am in July and August.
On foot: the coastal path from Bandol (about 1h30) or from La Madrague de Saint-Cyr (about 45 minutes).
Best time: May to October, on a calm day; early mornings for parking and quiet.
Mauricette's Tip
Make it a Bandol day: a swim here, the snorkelling at Capelan cove, and a tasting up at Le Castellet.
The easy calanque, half an hour from the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby Capelan cove, Bandol · Bestouan beach, Cassis · Le Castellet
