Prado Beach Tours and Activities

Prado Beach which includes swimming, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Prado Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views as well as a large group of people
Prado Beach which includes outdoor art, art and a beach
Prado Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach as well as a small group of people
Prado Beach


Divein the water, get a sweat up with beach volleyball or explore picturesquecoastal parkland in one of Marseille’s favourite summer destinations.

Whether in need of a swim, a drink or aleisurely stroll, find a relaxing solution to your needs at Prado Beach. Thisspectacular location is home to coastal parkland alongside a popular promenadeand water sports for the adventurous, and all framed by the sparklingMediterranean Sea.

Before the 20th century, visitors to Marseilledid not come for its beaches. In fact, prior to a coastal construction projectin the 1970s, designed to give locals access to beaches, Prado Beach did notexist. These days join the throngs of visitors each summer who flock to thegorgeous parkland and white-sanded product of this engineering feat.

On hot summer days, hire equipment andexplore the water on sailboards and kayaks. Alternatively, get your eyes belowthe water’s surface and spot local marine life with snorkels and fins, whichare available for loan along the promenade. A beachside stadium hosts a numberof year-round sporting events and group activities, including ball games andBMX.

Dry off after a swim with a pleasantwalk through the Parc Balnéair just next to the beach. This 26-hectare (64-acre)stretch of lawns and play areas along the Mediterranean coastline is home toskate parks and a must-see replica of Michelangelo’s David statue.

In September the beach’s annual Festivalof the Wind makes for a spectacular sight. Watch in awe as over 100,000kite-makers and avid enthusiasts float their creations on the coastal winds.

Combine a trip to the beach with a walkto the nearby Borély Park. From here you can explore the nearby Borély Beachand ride its giant Ferris wheel.

Access Prado Beach by a 20-minute bustrip from the city centre. The summer crowds are catered for with hourly boatshuttle service to Prado from Vieux Port. Public bathrooms, changing facilitiesand wheelchair ramps are provided for visitor comfort and accessibility. Thebeach stadium charges a small admission for summer activities.

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Residhotel Grand Prado
Residhotel Grand Prado
3 out of 5
Allée Turcat Méry, 7 square des frères Ambrogiani, Marseille
Residhotel Grand Prado
Villa M Marseille
Villa M Marseille
4 out of 5
17 Place Louis Bonnefon, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
Villa M Marseille
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
4 out of 5
43 Quai des Belges, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - Marseille Vieux Port
nhow Marseille
nhow Marseille
4 out of 5
200, Corniche J F Kennedy, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
nhow Marseille
Comfort Aparthotel Marseille Prado Plage
Comfort Aparthotel Marseille Prado Plage
3 out of 5
46 Rue des Mousses, Ilot Valbel, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
Comfort Aparthotel Marseille Prado Plage
AC Hotel by Marriott Marseille Prado Velodrome
AC Hotel by Marriott Marseille Prado Velodrome
4 out of 5
4 allee Marcel Leclerc, Marseille
AC Hotel by Marriott Marseille Prado Velodrome
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
5 out of 5
1 Place Daviel, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone
InterContinental Marseille - Hotel Dieu by IHG
B&B HOTEL Marseille Vélodrome Prado
B&B HOTEL Marseille Vélodrome Prado
3 out of 5
6 allée Marcel Leclerc, Vélodrome Stadium, Marseille
B&B HOTEL Marseille Vélodrome Prado
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
3 out of 5
25 avenue du Général Leclerc, Marseille
Toyoko Inn Marseille Saint Charles
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