BEACHES · SAINT-TROPEZ

Saint-Tropez beaches: 5 options before saying “Pampelonne”

Pampelonne is beautiful. It is also in Ramatuelle and the whole world knows its name. Saint-Tropez has other places to put a towel.

Entrance to Saint-Tropez

The beaches, one by one

A wide sandy beach facing the Massif des Maures, divided between public shore and private beach venues. Excellent at sunset.

TypeWide sandy beach at the entrance to Saint-Tropez.

FeelPublic shore and private venues; particularly good at sunset.

Old town

A tiny beach at the foot of old Saint-Tropez. You come as much for the setting as for the swim.

AccessDirectly from the old town.

Best forAn atmospheric dip rather than a full-service beach day.

Below the Citadel

A small sandy cove below the Citadel, beyond the marine cemetery, with clear water and a more natural feel. Small also means: arrive early.

TypeSmall sandy cove beneath the Citadel.

Watch forSmall capacity: in summer, get there early.

Baie des Canoubiers

Sand and umbrella pines in a more residential setting. Reachable on foot or by boat depending on where you start.

FeelSand, umbrella pines and a more residential setting.

AccessOn foot or by boat depending on where you start.

East of the village

A family beach with clear water; dried posidonia can wash ashore depending on currents. It is not “dirty”: it is part of the ecosystem.

Good forA family beach with generally clear water.

Know thisDried posidonia may wash ashore depending on currents; it is part of the ecosystem.

Mèfi: watch out

On the Riviera, a “secret” beach with a car park, a map pin and three thousand reviews is not very secret. Choose the time of day instead.

Checked October 2026