Calanques National Park
Parc national des Calanques
Twenty kilometers of white limestone cliffs and fjord-like inlets between Marseille and Cassis, with turquoise water set among steep rock walls. It is Europe's first peri-urban land-and-sea national park.
Calanques National Park was established in 2012 and covers both land and sea. Its inlets, including Sormiou, Sugiton and En-Vau, can only be reached on foot or by boat. Classic hikes include the trail from Luminy university campus down to Sugiton, which takes about 2 hours round trip and requires a reservation in summer, and the walk from Cassis to En-Vau. If you'd rather not hike, you can take a tour boat from the Old Port or Cassis to see the inlets from the sea. From June to September, mountain trails may be closed due to wildfire risk, so check the official website before setting out. Bring plenty of water, wear non-slip shoes, and note that fires are prohibited.
Opening hours
Open all day (summer access depends on wildfire risk)
Nearby sights
- Calanque d'En-Vau
- Calanque de Sormiou
- Cassis
- Cité Radieuse (Unité d'habitation)
- Stade Vélodrome
- Cap Canaille & Route des Crêtes
- Parc Borély & Prado Beaches
- Palais Longchamp