Things to do and outdoor activities

🥾 Hiking — the coastal path

The customs officers' path follows the sea from Ensuès-la-Redonne to Niolon (about 8 km, 4 to 5 hours of walking), passing every harbour and cove of Ensuès, the Érevine island and then small coves before Niolon — with a superb view of Marseille. You can come back by train on the Côte Bleue line.

🚂 The Côte Bleue train — a ride not to be missed

Leaving from Ensuès-la-Redonne station, this regional line built between 1907 and 1915 by the engineer Paul Séjourné runs along the cliffs through 18 stone viaducts, 23 tunnels and sheer drops above the sea. Sit on the left-hand side heading towards Marseille for the best views down onto the calanques. Carry on to Marseille-Saint-Charles to visit the Vallon des Auffes (a typical little fishing harbour on the Corniche Kennedy) or the Mucem (museum of civilisations, Fort Saint-Jean and Mediterranean gardens facing the sea).

🏖️ Beaches and coves nearby

• Calanque des Figuières — 200 m on foot from the apartment, direct access, a quiet spot.
• Calanque des Anthénors — a lovely swimming area.
• Calanque de l'Érevine — one of the most beautiful on the Côte Bleue.
• La Redonne beach — a pebble beach known for its clear water.

⛵ Boat trip — discover the Côte Bleue from the sea

Croisières Côte Bleue — L'Albatros 13, departing from Carry-le-Rouet, offers guided trips along the coast, and sometimes a sunset cruise.

🤿 Diving and spearfishing

• Mer et Plongées, a diving club based in Ensuès-la-Redonne, sails from Ensuès, Carry or Sausset.
• Côte Bleue Plongée, in Sausset-les-Pins, runs trips from Carro to Marseille, including wrecks.
• The Niolon cove: a must for local divers, famous for its groupers — the species is protected in the Côte Bleue Marine Park, which has a marine reserve right in front of the cove.
• Spearfishing: a popular area between La Madrague de Gignac, La Redonne, Figuières and Méjean — as part of the coast is a Marine Park, some zones are regulated or closed to spearfishing; check with the local fishing authority (Prud'homie de pêche).

🏄 Paddleboarding and kayaking

The little harbour of Méjean is an excellent starting point for paddleboarding and kayaking, with views of the surrounding calanques.

🍽️ A gourmet break

La Calanque Bleue, in Sausset-les-Pins — a restaurant known for its bouillabaisse and seafood, with a terrace facing the Mediterranean.