The French Mediterranean coast has a long tradition as a Charter area, and here you can find some of the best marinas in the world. The east coast is particularly striking and has many ports, marinas and anchorages. Between Menton and St. Tropez, a sailing distance of 50 nautical miles, you will find over 30 ports. The Côte d'Azur is a light sailing area. Tides and currents have little effect and cause no major problems. There are ever-changing sand bars which are best avoided by keeping a distance. Apart from the arrival and berthing in the sometimes crowded marinas, there are no major navigational challenges. The French Mediterranean coast is an ideal sailing area for beginners and less experienced yacht charter crews.

Route Suggestion

The Côte d’Azur is a summer playground for yachtsmen. Artists and aristocrats have flocked to the azure coast since the nineteenth century. This route will take you to some of the best places in the area, from glamorous hotspots to tranquil islands off the coast. Antibes is a wonderful starting point for a sailing holiday in the French Riviera. It is an alluring city and an old haunt of Fitzgerald and Hemingway that visitors are bound to fall in love with. A walk through the cobbled streets to... see full sailing itinerary