Calanques National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in France
About Calanques National Park
During the summer months, the roads and sometimes even the hiking trails are closed due to the risk of forest fires, leaving only the sea route. Dozens of boats depart daily from the two cities mentioned above for sightseeing or bathing in the bays. The park covers 8,500 hectares of land and 43,500 hectares of sea, located in the communes of Marseille, Cassis and Ciotat. It is visited by 2 million guests every year. It is the only national park that includes suburbs, sea and land. The park was established on 18 April 2012. The park has a rich variety with rice fields, salt marshes, swamps and sand dunes. The park has 140 protected species that live here. The park has a very warm-hot climate in July and August (with an average temperature of around 30°C), signs warn hikers to carry at least
Top Attractions in Calanques National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Calanques National Park:
- ★Cosquer Cave
- ★Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
- ★Salin-de-Giraud
Where to Eat in Calanques National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurant La Baie des Singes
Where to Stay in Calanques National Park
- 🏨Sormiou
Calanques National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: