Summer holidays in Marseille
Marseille is located on the Southern coast of France and offers stunning weather all year round. Marseille’s summer starts in May and continues until October and enjoys average temperatures of around 22°C and highs of around 29°C.
Due Marseille’s location on the Mediterranean, it boasts breath-taking and rugged landscapes which are extremely popular with climbers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Diving holidays in Marseille are highly sought after due to the region’s crisp deep blue sea and fascinating coastlines. Diving excursions can be arranged for complete beginners to PADI professionals and are a must for anybody on holiday in Marseille.
Marseille beach holidays
Marseille has some extensive beaches with soft golden sand that allows its bathers to relax and unwind during their holiday. The small beaches between La Pointe Rouge Harbor and La Madrague Harbor, only a short walk away from Marseille, are often less crowded and quieter. Holidays in Marseille are popular with the rich and famous and the marina is often packed with million dollar yachts belonging to celebrities and high-powered businessmen. Therefore, a spot of people watching is highly advised during your holiday to Marseille.
Exploring Provence, the Riviera and beyond
Due to the hot weather and the abundance of vineyards in the area, Marseille offers some of the best wines in the world. There are daily winery tours for budding wine tasters which are both educational and entertaining. Groups are generally limited to six in size and are therefore very intimate and personalised to you.
The region surrounding Marseille is draped in history and just off the coast is a 16th century château which was once built to protect the city from invasion. However, very quickly Château D’If was quickly converted into a prison and once housed the Count of Monte Christo. This is a location that is not to be missed on a holiday to Marseille.
Although Marseille is on the coast it is a very well connected city. With ferries departing daily for Northern Italy, Corsica and Sardinia, Marseille is a perfect base from which to explore the beautiful ports and harbors of the Mediterranean. Just along the coast is Cannes, a city made famous for its film festivals and this only serves to enhance its popularity with the rich and famous.
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A holiday in Nice is also a favourite with celebrity holiday makers. Nice’s long stretch of pebbly beach is lapped by clear Mediterranean waters, and is the perfect location to relax after a morning of shopping.