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Best Beaches in Nice
The queen city of the French Riviera — world-famous Promenade des Anglais, shimmering Mediterranean shingle coves, and the beautiful Baie des Anges (Bay of Angels).
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All 3 Beaches in Nice
Plage Beau Rivage
Nice's most prestigious private beach — a famous stretch of grey shingle in front of the historic Negresco hotel with immaculate service and crystal-clear water.
🧘 Quiet👨👩👧👦 Family
Plage Blue Beach
A popular private beach with excellent snorkeling over clear Mediterranean shingle — clear warm water and comfortable sunbeds along the central Promenade.
🧘 Quiet🤿 Snorkeling
Plage Castel
Hidden below Nice's Castle Hill — the quietest and most secluded of the central Nice beaches, with outstanding snorkeling in remarkably clear water.
🧘 Quiet🤿 Snorkeling
Beach Comparison
| Beach | Sand/Shore | Water | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plage Beau Rivage | Grey shingle | Clear, 22–26°C | 🧘 Quiet, 👨👩👧👦 Family |
| Plage Blue Beach | Grey shingle | Clear, 22–26°C | 🧘 Quiet, 🤿 Snorkeling |
| Plage Castel | Grey shingle/pebble | Very clear, 22–26°C | 🧘 Quiet, 🤿 Snorkeling |
Nice Beach Map
All three beaches lie along or near the Promenade des Anglais in central Nice.