Calanques National Park

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

What to expect

Calanques National Park is a French national park located on the Mediterranean coast in Bouches-du-Rhône, Southern France. The park extends over 520 km2, including 85 km2 of land and a marine area, and features unique geological formations called Calanques, which are big rocky coves forming steep and narrow valleys inland. The park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including underwater vegetation and various species of fish. The Calanques are a must-see when visiting Marseille, with some easily accessible and others less so. The park's regulations allow limited access for boats and forbid any type of fishing, making it an ideal place to explore and appreciate nature

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

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 ✨

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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 ✨