Calanques National Park

National park Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

What to expect

The Calanques National Park is a unique coastal territory between sky and sea, located in the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region of France. The park is made up of 8,500 hectares of land and 43,500 hectares of maritime area, and is the only park in Europe that includes land, marine, and peri-urban areas. The park features 26 creeks, including the Port-Miou creek, which is bordered by two pontoons and offers a unique and charming spectacle. The park is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including underwater vegetation such as Posidonia, an aquatic flowering plant that shelters many species. The Calanques are a must-see when visiting Marseille, with some easily accessible and others less so, but all offering a unique and breathtaking experience

Plan your family visit to the Calanques National Park with these blog insights 👇

Provence by campervan: Our route through southern France in autumn

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Calanques. The article mentions it as a real outdoor paradise where you can paddle, hike or MTB

Highlights: We enjoyed the stunning coastline. We recommend the Calanques as a great place for outdoor activities ✨

Visit the coves with your family on foot, by bike, by boat... from Marseille to Cassis

This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the Calanques National Park with our children, visiting multiple calanques including Calanque de Sormiou, Belvédère du Crêt Saint Michel, Calanque d'En-Vau, Calanque de Port-Pin, Calanque de Port Miou and Calanque de Morgiou

Highlights: The children had a blast exploring the Calanques, and we loved the stunning views and variety of landscapes ✨

Hiking from the coves of Morgiou to Sugiton

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Parc National des Calanques and did various activities such as hiking, kayaking, and exploring the park

Highlights: We enjoyed the park's beauty and the various activities we did ✨

Family holidays in the South of France: 14 destinations

This family's experience:

Activities: We hiked in the calanques, visiting the calanque de Port-Pin and the calanque d'En-Vau

Highlights: We loved the turquoise waters and the scenic views ✨