Beaches

Cannes spends 650,000 Euros each year to reclaim 25,000 cubic metres of sand from the sea for its 7.5km of wonderful yellow sandy beaches. Since 2004 it has now gained between three and seven metres of beach from the sea. The 33 private beaches and restaurants are mainly in the town along the Croisette. Scattered among the private beaches are public beaches, such as Plage Mace and Plage Zamenoff. A well-kept secret is les Rochers (opposite La Bocca railway station) which is great for snorkeling. There are five beach volley-ball courts, open to all from 0800-2400hrs.