Plage Mala
A cove of fine sand and small round pebbles set in the rocks at the west end of Cap-d'Ail's coastal path, reached on foot by the path or the Mala stairs beside the Belle Époque 'Eden' residence. In strong wind or rough sea the town closes the path's barriers.
What Cove, Cap-d'AilFrench Riviera
When June to October 22° in Sep
Getting there On foot Car
Cost Public shoreFree
Access Non-smoking beach; beach operated under a municipal concession for eight months a year
- 14°J
- 13°F
- 14°M
- 15°A
- 17°M
- 21°J
- 24°J
- 25°A
- 22°S
- 20°O
- 17°N
- 15°D
Getting in
- Access
- Reached by the Sentier du Littoral or the Mala stairs beside the 'Eden' residence. Fine sand mixed with small round pebbles, between rocks. The coastal path's 13 barriers are closed in strong wind or rough sea.
- Parking
- Street parking on avenue Pierre Weck or avenue François de May; bikes on allée Mala
- Also here
- Coastal walk
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
Questions about Plage Mala
- How warm is the water at Plage Mala?
- 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 Mala free?
- Yes, it's a public shore with no entry fee.
- How do you get to Plage Mala?
- Parking: street parking on avenue Pierre Weck or avenue François de May; bikes on allée Mala.
- What is the water quality at Plage Mala?
- Classified excellent in the 2025 EEA bathing season, per the European Environment Agency.
- What else is near Plage Mala?
- Plage Marquet (2 km), Plage de la Petite Afrique (4 km) and Plage de la Paloma (6 km).