Marseille gives you very different ways into the Mediterranean: a short sandy swim near the Old Port, a gentle family paddle along the Corniche, broad southern beaches and rock ledges where the water deepens quickly. Choose Prophète or Pointe-Rouge for younger swimmers, and choose Malmousque if you are comfortable entering deeper water. The right shore […]
Lisbon itself is a city for riverfront walks rather than an Atlantic swim. For a day on the sand, head west on the Cascais line or cross the Tagus towards Costa da Caparica. Choose Praia da Conceição for a short walk from the train with children. Choose Carcavelos for room to spread out. Guincho rewards […]
Seville has no sea beach, but you can spend a day on the Atlantic sand at Matalascañas, Mazagón or Cuesta Maneli, or swim at the designated river beach at San Nicolás del Puerto. Choose the shore before choosing the transport: the easiest stretch with a bus stop is not the same outing as the dune […]
Pisa gives you a choice between stone-edged coves and long sandy shores. Choose Marina di Pisa for a swim combined with a seafront stroll, or Tirrenia for sand and beach facilities. Calambrone adds a more wind-exposed stretch of coast, while Marina di Vecchiano offers dunes and a largely free beach. Your choice depends as much […]
Marina di Pisa gives you a choice between a free stone shore and small bathing coves behind rock barriers. If you want sand underfoot, Tirrenia lies farther along the coast. Choose Sassi Bianchi for an unreserved dip, a managed cove for a sheltered beach day, or Tirrenia for room to spread out on sand. The […]
