Sea Caves & Climbing at Pointe Sainte-Marguerite
Escapes
Kayak the sea caves and climb the cliffs at Pointe Sainte-Marguerite near Toulon, an adventurous day on the French Riviera.
20mn away from Villa Mauricette
Sea Kayaking
Sea Caves
Deep-Water Soloing
Cliff Climbing
Coastal Exploration
If you like a little adrenaline with your Mediterranean views, this one's for you. Pointe Sainte-Marguerite, twenty minutes from the villa, is where Toulon's coast turns wild: sea caves to paddle into, clear deep water, and limestone cliffs that climbers scale straight out of the sea, with nothing below them but the splash.
What to do
Rent a kayak to explore the sea caves and coves, or try deep-water soloing on the La Piade cliffs, climbing rope-free above deep water and dropping in when you've had enough. Snorkelling fills the gaps between.
Practical information
Getting there: about 20 minutes from the villa. Launch from the small beach near Pointe Sainte-Marguerite or from Magaud cove.
Kayak rental: Kayak Vert La Garde or Club Nautique de La Garde, half-day from around €20.
Deep-water soloing: the La Piade cliffs, routes graded 4 to 7. No equipment needed beyond swimwear and a head for heights.
Best time: calm-sea days, May to October.
Mauricette's Tip
Make a sea day of it with the snorkelling at Les Deux Frères or the Magaud and Méjean coves just along the coast.
Sea caves and cliff jumps, twenty minutes from the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby Les Deux Frères · Magaud & Méjean coves · The Giens peninsula
