Plage de la Garoupe
A sand beach in a bay on the east side of Cap d'Antibes, rebuilt with a planted promenade above the beach restaurants. It's where the Cap d'Antibes coastal path begins, and a lifeguard post runs from July to mid-September.
What Beach, AntibesFrench Riviera
When June to October 23° in Sep
Getting there Car Bus On foot
Cost Public shoreFree
Access Part private beach restaurants (Le Rocher, La Petite Garoupe, Keller), part public
- 14°J
- 13°F
- 14°M
- 15°A
- 18°M
- 21°J
- 24°J
- 25°A
- 23°S
- 20°O
- 18°N
- 16°D
Getting in
- Access
- Sand beach at the end of chemin de la Garoupe; the Cap d'Antibes coastal path starts from the beach. Lifeguard post open 1 July to mid-September, 9:00 to 19:00. The town tourist office notes that not all Cap d'Antibes beaches are supervised.
- Parking
- Parking along chemin de la Garoupe, one-way towards avenue André Sella
- Public transport
- Nearest bus stop is a 10 to 20 minute walk
- Also here
- Coastal walk, Snorkelling
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Facilities
- Lifeguard in seasonToiletsRestaurantParking
Questions about Plage de la Garoupe
- How warm is the water at Plage de la Garoupe?
- The sea is typically 25 °C in August and 13 °C in February, averaged over 1991 to 2020. The swimming season runs from June to October.
- Is Plage de la Garoupe free?
- Yes, it's a public shore with no entry fee. Part private beach restaurants (Le Rocher, La Petite Garoupe, Keller), part public.
- How do you get to Plage de la Garoupe?
- Nearest bus stop is a 10 to 20 minute walk. Parking: parking along chemin de la Garoupe, one-way towards avenue André Sella.
- What is the water quality at Plage de la Garoupe?
- Classified excellent in the 2025 EEA bathing season, per the European Environment Agency.
- Is there a lifeguard at Plage de la Garoupe?
- Yes, in the summer season.
- What facilities are there at Plage de la Garoupe?
- Toilets and restaurant.
- What else is near Plage de la Garoupe?
- Île Sainte-Marguerite (9 km), Coco Beach (20 km) and Plage de la Paloma (22 km).