Unlike Nice and Cannes, the beaches in Saint-Tropez are covered with sand. Like everywhere else, they are paid and free of charge. The cost of visiting the beach includes rent of a sunbed (10-15 EUR/day), umbrella (about 5 EUR) and towel (1-3 EUR). Showers and sanitary facilities are free of charge.
Having paid for the whole day, you can leave the beach and return a little later - your sunbed is guaranteed to be free. This is strictly monitored by the staff. Which beaches in St. Tropez to prefer - paid or free, each tourist decides for himself.
Which is the best beach in Saint-Tropez?
Plage de Pampelonne. The most famous and longest beach in the city. The length of the coastline is about 5 kilometers. It has the most beautiful sunsets, the most entertainment clubs (including the famous Le Club 55) and is the place where celebrities vacation most often.
Club Beach Tahiti is the northern zone of Plage de Pampelonne. The hotel of the same name is home to the city's oldest club for the elite. You can get here by car, helicopter or boat. Those who like to walk can easily stroll to Tahiti along the picturesque pedestrian paths drowning in bright lush greenery. The atmosphere here is light and relaxed, with calm and pleasant music playing. Here, away from the noisy center of Pampelonne, families with children, elderly rich tourists prefer to relax. Local restaurants and cafes offer their guests a delicious menu of seafood and the freshest vegetables and fruits.
Plages des Graniers. A small, secluded beach nestled in the bay behind the Tower of Saint-Tropez and the local cemetery. The beach is only 40 meters long and covered with sand and pebbles. Nevertheless, there is a small restaurant where you can have a great snack.
Plage de la Bouillabaisse. This beach is a 10-minute walk from Saint-Tropez on the road leading to Saint-Maxime. Here you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also engage in various water sports: diving, windsurfing, sailing. There is a lot of space, restaurants and bars. The beach is covered with sand.
Plage des Canebiers. You get to this beach by walking down Rue Estanye to the end. The length of the beach is about 200 meters. Here you can swim, admire the beautiful view of the bay dotted with yachts and have your photo taken next to Brigitte Bardot's villa.
Plage des Salin is Saint-Tropez's most remote and secluded beach area. It is a vacation spot for topless sunbathers. It takes at least two hours to reach it on foot. The territory of the beach is characterized by a calm, peaceful atmosphere, which is preferred by lovers of secluded rest. By car or public transport, the Rut de Salin is reached via the Rut de Salin road. The local restaurant offers predominantly Mediterranean cuisine.
