Calanques National Park
Steep limestone bays and sea between Marseille and Cassis in southern France
The park is a string of steep-sided calanques, including Sormiou, Morgiou, Port-Miou, Sugiton and En-Vau, running between Marseille and Cassis. It is the only national park in Europe that combines suburbs, sea and land, and it holds the Cosquer Cave, whose entrance lies 37 m underwater.
Things to do
- On footHike the GR 51-98, which crosses the Calanques massif from west to east
- On footStart from Cassis and follow the path to the creeks from Port-Miou
- On the waterTake a boat from Marseille or Cassis to swim in the bays
- On the waterDive to the wreck of the liner Liban against the drop off of Île Maïre
Also worth seeing
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Cosquer Cave
Prehistoric paintings of bison, ibexes and horses; entry is prohibited.