The Mediterranean Sea offers countless opportunities to enjoy sports in Nice. You can rent motor or sailing yachts, take exciting cruises along the Mediterranean coast, and watch rowing competitions or sailing regattas.
Scuba diving is especially popular among visitors. Experienced divers prefer diving, while beginners and young tourists often try snorkeling. Along the coast from Menton to Cape of Nice (Cap de Nice), there are about 40 dive sites featuring fascinating spots, such as a reef with blue gorgonians or a statue of the Virgin Mary.
One of the best diving locations is the Bay of Villefranche (baie de Villefranche), which is home to the Coral Cave (grotte à Corail) and an airplane resting at a depth of 42 meters. To explore these sites, simply contact one of the city’s dive centers. The first dive, lasting about 50 minutes, costs around 100–120 EUR. In addition, many visitors in Nice enjoy water activities such as parasailing (70–90 EUR) and wakeboarding (from 35 EUR).
Windsurfers will appreciate the surf spots with favorable winds and great waves, while adrenaline seekers can enjoy jet skiing, water skiing, or trying wakesurfing.
You can surf not only in the sea but also on several lakes near Nice — for instance, on Lake Sainte-Croix (lac de Sainte-Croix), where, besides windsurfing, you can try surf bikes — boards equipped with a seat, handlebar, and pedals.
Those who prefer a more relaxed pastime can go river or sea fishing. Local waters are home to trout, pike, and black bass, while in the open sea you can catch tuna, swordfish, or large marlin. The cost of fishing depends on the catch (from 25 EUR).
Holders of the FRENCH Riviera PASS receive discounts on boat trips along the coast of Nice and on scuba diving sessions.
