Villefranche old town is made for wandering, with steeply stepped streets leading into alleys and passageways arching over the cobbles.

The Saint Jean-Cap-Ferrat hike is a 12km circular coastal walk around the Cap Ferrat peninsula, just to the east of Villefranche-sur-Mer. It offers  fantastic vistas and a glimpse of  spectacular villas from the pedestrian coastline path. Stop at Bar du Port in the pretty St Jean Cap Ferrat harbour for a drink or a nice lunch.

Fit n'Form

5 Rue Saint Jean d’Angely

06300 Nice

Large gym located close to the harbour, with full range of top equipment and fitness classes including spinning and aqua gym, jacuzzi, hammam and sauna. Open Mon to Fri from 8am- 9pm, Sat 9am-8pm.

Tel: +33(0)4 92 47 70 90

www.fit-nform.com

Flowing through the Mercantour National Park, a few km inland from Nice, La Roya river offers fantastic whitewater sports opportunities. Nice Rafting is an adventure centre specialising in all whitewater sports and activities.

Cell: +33(0)6 83 18 48 74

www.nicerafting.com

One of the local favourite kitesurfing and windsurfing spots is the beach just west of Nice airport, next to Cap 3000 main shopping centre.  Parking possible alongside.

No Limit is an online shop with all the latest gear available for kitesurf, windsurf, snowboard, ski, wakeboard and paddle board. Choice of second hand gear, team of specialists happy to give their advice. 

Tel :+33(0)4 93 31 95 95.

www.nolimit.fr

The region between Cap de Nice and Menton has over 30 diving sites. Nice Diving 14 Quai de Docks, on the harbor, is a great 5 star Padi diving centre and shop, offering a choice of dives for any level. English spoken. Very good reputation. Contact Stephane.
Cell: +33(0)6 14 46 04 06/+33(0)4 93 89 42 44
[email protected]
www.nicediving.com

Nice has a 7km long beach stretching along Promenade des Anglais, with private and public parts. Note that the beach is covered by smooth pebbles, but the water is clear and very clean.

Take the time to stroll around the old town that still retains its authentic character with narrow streets and laundry hanging in the windows. Stretching along the beach and Baie des Anges, from the Vieux Port to Nice airport, is the legendary 7 miles long Promenade des Anglais. A favourite of walkers, joggers, bikers and inline skaters.

Corsica is a first class diving destination. The dive center below is very popular with yachts and well recommended by captains.

Dollfin

Marine de Sisco 20233 Sisco

This Golden Palm PADI certified diving centre enjoys an excellent reputation. Manager Thierry Doll and his team speak good English and offer ‘à la carte’ dives in the most spectacular spots. Tank refill, sea kayak rentals. Very popular with yachts. Tel: +33(0)4 95 58 26 16 /Cell: +33(0)6 07 08 95 92

It is such a pleasure to sit at one of the harbourside cafes and watch the giant Turtles swim by.
They have been back in the area for several years now and it still amazing to see them swim by right in the harbour.
How many there are is unsure but numbers are growing.

The Island has several good walks, mainly up into the mountains, which is well worth the trek.
From the top of the whitewashed steps it is possible to walk towards the radio towers and then over to the Acropolis and back down the airport road into the village.
Alternatively head in the opposite direction towards the Mandraki and cross the high plateau known as Avlonia then back down the secret steps {difficult to find} or convenient goat track down to the Mandraki.

A very handy little book called Capture Kastelorizo by Marina Pitsonis has several good walks mapped out around the island.