Saint-Tropez is a resort that shines in the French Provence and is famous all over the world, it has a legendary status due to its popularity among the rich and famous. But you'd be wrong to think of this fashionable resort as anything more than a VIP destination: it's also a lively fishing village populated by colorful local characters who create a unique atmosphere at any time of the year.
Port of Saint Tropez (La mer à Saint Tropez)
With 734 berths divided between two basins covering nine hectares in the center of the village, the port of Saint-Tropez is the preferred port of call for the Mediterran ...
Saint-Tropez is a resort that shines in the French Provence and is famous all over the world, it has a legendary status due to its popularity among the rich and famous. But you'd be wrong to think of this fashionable resort as anything more than a VIP destination: it's also a lively fishing village populated by colorful local characters who create a unique atmosphere at any time of the year.
Port of Saint Tropez (La mer à Saint Tropez)
With 734 berths divided between two basins covering nine hectares in the center of the village, the port of Saint-Tropez is the preferred port of call for the Mediterranean. Innovation and the highest quality of services have made it one of the most famous marinas in the world.
And a team of 40 people is engaged to receive customers, whether on the water or on the shore.
They are there to organize the berths, ensure the safety of people and property, manage the financial, legal and administrative side, keep the harbor clean, protect the environment and maintain the facilities and equipment.
The best beaches of Saint-Tropez:
- Plage de Pampelonne - The most famous and longest beach of the city. The coastline is about 5 km long. Here are the most beautiful sunsets, the most entertainment clubs (including the famous Le Club 55) and most often celebrities vacation.
- Tahiti club beach - the northern zone of Plage de Pampelonne. The oldest club in the city for the elite public is located at the hotel of the same name. You can get here by car, helicopter or boat. Lovers of walking will be able to easily walk to Tahiti along picturesque footpaths immersed in bright, juicy greenery. The atmosphere here is light and relaxed, calm, pleasant music plays. Here, far from the noisy center of Pampelonne, families with children and elderly rich tourists prefer to relax. Local restaurants and cafes offer their guests the most delicious menu of seafood and the freshest vegetables and fruits.
- Plages des Graniers is a small secluded beach located in the bay behind the Tower of Saint-Tropez and the local cemetery. The length of the beach is only 40 m, the surface is sand and pebbles. However, there is a small restaurant here, where you can have an excellent snack.
- Plage de la Bouillabaisse. This beach is located a 10-minute walk from St. Tropez on the road leading to St. Maxime. Here you can not only shop and sunbathe, but also engage in various types of water sports: diving, windsurfing, sailing. There is a lot of space, there are restaurants and bars. The beach is covered with sand.
- Plage des Canebiers. You get to this beach after walking down Estanier Street to the end. The length of the beach is about 200 m. Here you can shop, admire the wonderful view of the bay dotted with yachts and take a picture next to the villa of Brigitte Bardot.
- Plage des Salin is the most remote and secluded beach area of Saint-Tropez. This is a place of rest for those who like to sunbathe topless. It takes at least two hours to reach it on foot. The beach area is distinguished by a calm, peaceful atmosphere, which is preferred by lovers of secluded recreation. By car or public transport, you can get to de Salines via the Route de Salines. The local restaurant offers mainly Mediterranean cuisine.
