The peninsula is a protected natural area between Nice and Monaco. It is made up of land and water. It’s one of my favorite places on the Côte d’Azur, so we go there often in the summer and winter. The peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat has a lot more to offer than just beautiful beaches with turquoise water. For example, there are great walking paths along the coast.

Even though this place on the French Riviera isn’t as well known as Nice, Cannes, Monaco, or the villages of Eze and Saint Paul de Vence, it’s one of my must-stops when I’m traveling by land or car. the Côte d’Azur vacation. Most of these 14 ideas for things to do in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat don’t cost anything, which is good for your wallet.

Fosses Beach

Every summer, we go to this beach in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to swim, have a picnic, and enjoy the sun. We like it best. The long, narrow beach is in a beautiful place because it is surrounded by tall pine trees. From here, you can see all of Anse des Fosses, and because it faces south, you can spend some time in the sun. It’s not as busy as the other beaches, so it’s pretty quiet. But if you really want to enjoy the Bay of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, you have to rent a boat.

Tour de Cap Ferrat

By taking this short hike around Cap Ferrat, you can learn about the peninsula’s rocks, wildlife, and plants. Along the way, you can see the 1732-built lighthouse on the island and beautiful views of Nice, Pointe Saint-Hospice, and Villefranche sur Mer Bay. On the western side of the peninsula, there are places to swim. The climb starts and ends at an old stone quarry that is only 200 meters from Fosses Beach. On the cap, you can also find some of the most interesting villas in the world.

Snorkeling

This is a unique and free thing to do in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat during the summer. The underwater trail in the Baie des Fossettes was built by the Departmental Council of the Alpes-Maritimes, the town hall, and the SOS Grand Bleu group. It’s open during the months of July and August, so you can learn about the plants and animals of the Mediterranean.

To find this underwater trail, you need to go to the Fossettes beach (see above) and have a mask and snorkel with you. On this 200-meter course, there are 5 buoys with depths ranging from 0 to 3 meters. Each one has a panel that you have to read underwater and that tells you about the different environments, such as Posidonia seagrass beds, stony bottoms, and sandy bottoms. With the plates, you can tell which fish have moved across the bay.