Plage de Gigaro
Gigaro is a sandy family beach at the gate of the Domaine du Cap Lardier, a protected stretch of coast managed by Port-Cros National Park. It has a lifeguard post and HandiPlage access from June to September, and roadside parking is charged 09:00 to 19:00 in summer, first hour free.
What Beach, La Croix-ValmerFrench Riviera
When June to October 22° in Sep
Getting there Car Bus On foot
Cost Public shoreFree
Access Entrance to the Domaine du Cap Lardier, a protected area managed by Port-Cros National Park. Dogs are banned from La Croix-Valmer's beaches in the daytime.
- 14°J
- 13°F
- 13°M
- 15°A
- 17°M
- 21°J
- 23°J
- 24°A
- 22°S
- 19°O
- 17°N
- 15°D
Getting in
- Access
- Sand beach at the east end of La Croix-Valmer, where the coastal path into the Cap Lardier estate begins. HandiPlage access and a lifeguard post from June to September.
- Parking
- Paid roadside parking on boulevard de Gigaro and boulevard des Cyprès, 1 June to 30 September, 09:00 to 19:00 (PayByPhone), first hour free. Free for disabled badge holders.
- Public transport
- Free summer shuttle from La Croix-Valmer village to Gigaro, June to September, daily 08:00 to 20:00.
- Also here
- Coastal walk
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Facilities
- ToiletsShowersLifeguard in seasonStep-free accessRestaurantParking
Questions about Plage de Gigaro
- How warm is the water at Plage de Gigaro?
- The sea is typically 24 °C in August and 13 °C in February, averaged over 1991 to 2020. The swimming season runs from June to October.
- Is Plage de Gigaro free?
- Yes, it's a public shore with no entry fee.
- How do you get to Plage de Gigaro?
- Free summer shuttle from La Croix-Valmer village to Gigaro, June to September, daily 08:00 to 20:00. Parking: paid roadside parking on boulevard de Gigaro and boulevard des Cyprès, 1 June to 30 September, 09:00 to 19:00 (PayByPhone), first hour free. Free for disabled badge holders.
- What is the water quality at Plage de Gigaro?
- Classified excellent in the 2025 EEA bathing season, per the European Environment Agency.
- Is there a lifeguard at Plage de Gigaro?
- Yes, in the summer season.
- What facilities are there at Plage de Gigaro?
- Toilets, showers, step-free access and restaurant.
- What else is near Plage de Gigaro?
- Plage de Pampelonne (7 km).
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