Capelan Cove, Bandol: Snorkelling near Toulon
Beaches
Plage du Capelan near Bandol, a rocky cove made for snorkelling on the French Riviera, a short drive from Toulon.
30mn from Villa Mauricette
Rocky Cove
Snorkelling
Bandol
Quiet Beach
Diving Spots
Capelan is not for everyone, and that's a compliment. There's no sand, barely any shade, no DJ and no beach club. What there is: two small rocky inlets near Bandol, water so clear you can count the fish, and the kind of quiet that's getting rare on this coast. It's a snorkeller's and diver's beach.
What to expect
Two rocky inlets with exceptionally clear water, made for snorkelling and diving. Minimal facilities, maximum calm, especially mid-week.
Practical information
Getting there: about 30 minutes from the villa. Park near the tennis club on Avenue Georges V, or along the coastal road.
Access: a short stairway or ramp down to the cove; easy.
Facilities: minimal. A small seasonal bar and the occasional shower; no lifeguard.
Best time: mid-morning or late afternoon, mid-week for maximum quiet.
Mauricette's Tip
Bring a mask and snorkel, this is one of the best spots near Bandol for it. Pair it with a Bandol wine tasting or the Calanque de Port d'Alon nearby.
Crystal water for snorkelling, half an hour from the villa. See the house and book direct.
Explore nearby Domaine Tempier · Calanque de Port d'Alon · Bestouan beach, Cassis
