Photo of Petite Afrique Beach with light fine pebble surface

Photo of Petite Afrique Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Petite Afrique Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Petite Afrique Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Petite Afrique Beach and the settlement

Photo of Petite Afrique Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.5

Excellent

Petite Afrique Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Petite Afrique Beach?

The bar is located right on the Petite Afrique Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Baia Bella is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Plage Petite Afrique

Beaulieu-sur-Mer, France

#51 out of 332 in Alpes-Côte d'Azur

8.5

Excellent

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Light fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Baia Bella

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant La Javanaise

8 - Very good 60m

Bar Le Pourquoi Pas

8.4 - Very good 170m

Bar Bacchus

8.4 - Very good 180m

Restaurant Ambrosia

8.6 - Excellent 190m

French Restaurant African Queen

8.4 - Very good 220m

Bar Le Capitole

230m

Restaurant La Maison de Beaulieu

9 - Excellent 240m

Bar Rrr

10 - Exceptional 250m

Park Olivaie Garden

340m

Park Balade des Anglais

720m

Park Square de Verdun

950m

Park Jardin Botanique Saint Michel

1km

Hiking Area Eze Bord de Mer

1.1km

Hiking Area Parcheggio Èza

1.2km

Park Promenade Rouvier

1.3km

Hiking Area Chemin Savaric Lower Hiking Trail

1.5km

Park Plage Villefranche-sur-Mer

1.6km

Playground Pointe de la cuisse

3.1km

Supermarket Super U et Drive

630m

Supermarket Intermarché EXPRESS Villefranche Sur Mer

2.3km

Supermarket Casino Shop

2.6km

Supermarket Mix Markt

3.8km

Supermarket Market Nice Mont Boron

4.1km

Shopping Mall Nice TNL

4.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Nice Mont Boron

4.1km

Supermarket Utile - Super U

4.7km

Supermarket Intermarket EXPRESS Monaco

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Plage Petite Afrique

8.4 - Very good 50m

Tourist Attraction Musée Du Patrimoine Berlugan Andre Cane

9.6 - Exceptional 610m

Museum Villa Kérylos

990m

Tourist Attraction Casino de Beaulieu

8 - Very good 1km

Tourist Attraction Saint jean cap ferrat. Grasseuil

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Boulevard Napoléon III viewpoint

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Place David Niven

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Côte d’Azur Postcard Viewpoint

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Naturstrand

8 - Very good 2km

Casino Casino de Monte-Carlo

7.6km

Casino Casino Café de Paris

7.6km

Historical Landmark Fontaine du Soleil

5.6km

Historical Landmark Place Masséna

5.6km

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About

Petite Afrique Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 17th place out of 75 beaches in the Maritime Alps region 5.7 km away from its center, the city of Nice. It is one of the beaches of Beaulieu-sur-Mer settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Petite Afrique Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.

16 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Mala, which has a rating of 8.7.

Petite Afrique Beach is located in Maritime Alps region (French Riviera sub-region) within Beaulieu-sur-Mer, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+28 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

2 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Baia Bella

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant La Javanaise

8 - Very good 60m

Bar Le Pourquoi Pas

8.4 - Very good 170m

Bar Bacchus

8.4 - Very good 180m

Restaurant Ambrosia

8.6 - Excellent 190m

French Restaurant African Queen

8.4 - Very good 220m

Bar Le Capitole

230m

Restaurant La Maison de Beaulieu

9 - Excellent 240m

Bar Rrr

10 - Exceptional 250m

Park Olivaie Garden

340m

Park Balade des Anglais

720m

Park Square de Verdun

950m

Park Jardin Botanique Saint Michel

1km

Hiking Area Eze Bord de Mer

1.1km

Hiking Area Parcheggio Èza

1.2km

Park Promenade Rouvier

1.3km

Hiking Area Chemin Savaric Lower Hiking Trail

1.5km

Park Plage Villefranche-sur-Mer

1.6km

Playground Pointe de la cuisse

3.1km

Supermarket Super U et Drive

630m

Supermarket Intermarché EXPRESS Villefranche Sur Mer

2.3km

Supermarket Casino Shop

2.6km

Supermarket Mix Markt

3.8km

Supermarket Market Nice Mont Boron

4.1km

Shopping Mall Nice TNL

4.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Nice Mont Boron

4.1km

Supermarket Utile - Super U

4.7km

Supermarket Intermarket EXPRESS Monaco

6.4km

Tourist Attraction Plage Petite Afrique

8.4 - Very good 50m

Tourist Attraction Musée Du Patrimoine Berlugan Andre Cane

9.6 - Exceptional 610m

Museum Villa Kérylos

990m

Tourist Attraction Casino de Beaulieu

8 - Very good 1km

Tourist Attraction Saint jean cap ferrat. Grasseuil

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Boulevard Napoléon III viewpoint

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Place David Niven

9.2 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Côte d’Azur Postcard Viewpoint

10 - Exceptional 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Naturstrand

8 - Very good 2km

Casino Casino de Monte-Carlo

7.6km

Casino Casino Café de Paris

7.6km

Historical Landmark Fontaine du Soleil

5.6km

Historical Landmark Place Masséna

5.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Secluded holiday home in Beaulieu sur Mer near the beaches

310m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Secluded holiday home in Beaulieu sur Mer near the beaches

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 720m from center

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610m from the beach

8.1 Very good

Hotel Comte de Nice

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 240m from center

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Appartement d'une chambre a Beaulieu sur Mer avec WiFi a 200 m de la plage

740m from the beach

8 Very good

Appartement d'une chambre a Beaulieu sur Mer avec WiFi a 200 m de la plage

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 330m from center

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Vue mer exceptionnelle entre Nice et Monaco

1.4km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Vue mer exceptionnelle entre Nice et Monaco

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 1km from center

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Villa with private pool and sublime views

1.4km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Villa with private pool and sublime views

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 1.8km from center

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1.8km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Villa Mirano

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 2.2km from center

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2km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Escape to the French Riviera

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 1.7km from center

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Appartement 4 personnes avec Vue Mer exceptionnelle a Villefranche-sur-Mer

2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Appartement 4 personnes avec Vue Mer exceptionnelle a Villefranche-sur-Mer

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 1.7km from center

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PALAIS MARINE QUAI DES MARINIERES VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER

2.1km from the beach

8 Very good

PALAIS MARINE QUAI DES MARINIERES VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-MER

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 1.7km from center

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BELVEDERE AP1059 Villefranche-sur-Mer by Riviera Holiday Homes

2.2km from the beach

6.7 Good

BELVEDERE AP1059 Villefranche-sur-Mer by Riviera Holiday Homes

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 1.8km from center

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Villa piscine Eze bord de mer a 500m de la plage

2.2km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Villa piscine Eze bord de mer a 500m de la plage

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 2.6km from center

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2.2km from the beach

9 Excellent

'L'olivadou' ST JEAN CAP FERRAT

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 1.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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8.6 Excellent

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l'Ange Gardien l'Ange Gardien

6.8 Good

1.7km 22 min walk

Villefranche-sur-Mer beach Villefranche-sur-Mer beach

8.6 Excellent

1.8km 23 min walk

Plage du Talon Plage du Talon

5.8 Pleasant

Popular beach 1.9km 24 min walk

Eze-sur-Mer beach Eze-sur-Mer beach

6.7 Good

2.2km

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7.7 Very good

Popular beach 2.2km

Passable Beach Passable Beach

8.6 Excellent

2.8km

Plage de la Fosse Plage de la Fosse

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 470m

Main locality of province

Nice • 5.7km

Transport

Airport

MCM • 6.8km

Bus Station

Petite Afrique • 220m

Train Station

Beaulieu-sur-Mer • 770m

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8.5 Excellent

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8.5 Excellent

Ronin

10 Exceptional

The beach is quite pleasant with its light, fine pebbles. Although there are many rules posted, it's up to you whether or not to abide by them.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Petite Afrique Beach?

The Petite Afrique Beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Petite Afrique Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Petite Afrique Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Petite Afrique Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Petite Afrique Beach is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Petite Afrique Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Petite Afrique Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Petite Afrique Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Petite Afrique Beach?

Petite Afrique Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Petite Afrique Beach?

The bar is located right on the Petite Afrique Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Baia Bella is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Petite Afrique Beach?

There are 3886 places to stay in the Petite Afrique Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Petite Afrique Beach include:

Hotel Comte de Nice

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Petite Afrique Beach from parking?

The Petite Afrique Beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Petite Afrique Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Petite Afrique Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage Petite Afrique located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Petite Afrique Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Petite Afrique Beach is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Petite Afrique Beach (Maritime Alps) is not just a great place to relax and swim, everything is created there for sunbathing. You can even call Petite Afrique Beach a sunbathing beach. Comfortable sun loungers with umbrellas and for the most sophisticated tourists - a natural shade along the beach. A beautiful tan after taking a few sunbaths on this beach is ensured. The main thing is not to forget to use sunscreen and do not overdo with time spent in the sun. If in doubt, look at the user photos above.