Plage Marquet may not be the most beautiful beach in Cap d'Ail (that would be Mala Plage) but it's an easy beach to access and enjoy. Located at the eastern end of Cap d'Ail just next to the small boat port, Marquet beach is within walking distance of the Monaco border.

The beach is a great family beach with a shallow drop-off and bathtub-calm water. With a mixture of small stones, gravel and sand, walking on the beach is easy on the feet. No shoes necessary! Developers have moved in hard to erect buildings around the beach which spoils the setting somewhat.

Swimming is great. Make sure to bring a snorkel mask as the underwater boulders offshore teem with plants and fish.

Hotel Pick

Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte de Monaco ****
Only 200m from the beach!

Access

With ample paid parking at the western end of the beach, Plage Marquet is a driver's dream and it's wheelchair accessible. The coastal path of Cap d'Ail leads directly to the beach. Public transport is also convenient. Take the 600 bus from Nice, Monaco or other coastal towns and descend at Liberté which is a 5-minute walk from the beach.

Facilities

There's a lifeguard in season and the Cercle Nautique (tel 04 93 78 55 50) which rents kayaks, catamarans and other beach equipment. There are beach showers and a small park behind the beach which has some shade.

Eating

For inexpensive snacks, head to the tennis club snack bar at the eastern end of the beach. Other than that, the only choice is the private beach restaurant.

Private Beach Restaurants

Most of the beach is public but there's a private beach-restaurant, Restaurant Uvita which rents a lounger and umbrella for only €25.

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