La Gravette is the beach adjacent to the IYCA marina, under the old town’s ramparts. Also within walking distance from Port Vauban, towards Cap d’Antibes is La Salis Beach, with a watersport centre. Further in Cap d’Antibes is Plage de la Garoupe, with crystal clear water. There is also a nice several km long sandy beach stretch between Juan-les-Pins and Golfe Juan port Camille Rayon.
La Grande Bastide
Chemin des Picholines
06740 Chateauneuf de Grasse
18 hole par 72 golf course located above Antibes in pleasant natural surroundings. Clubhouse with a restaurant and bar; equipment rental, personal classes available for all levels.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 77 70 08
www.opengolfclub.com
Paddy Warwick is one of the most highly qualified and sought-after personal trainers in France.
He specializes in truly impressive results. After an exhaustively comprehensive initial consultation, Paddy designs a completely tailored programme using a variety of disciplines to achieve your goals and cater to your preferences. Paddy’s knowledge base of training methods is very extensive and training can be as varied or as focused as you like – the whole process being thoroughly planned, yet constantly evolving.
The splendid Gorges du Loup, cutting from the Pre-Alps to the sea, offer many canyoning and hiking opportunities. Funtrip is a very well reviewed adventure centre, based in Tourettes-sur-Loup. A team of English speaking certified instructors offer a whole range of activities around the river such as canyoning, hiking tours, caving or rock climbing. Contact Yannick.
Tel:+33(0)6 19 66 03 65.
www.funtrip.fr
Paragliding school operating from Gourdon, a gorgeous hill top village located a few km inland from Antibes. Certified English speaking instructors. Very popular among the yachting community. Contact Eric.
Cell: +33(0)6 61 42 08 64
www.ascendance06.com
There are many great walking and hiking options around Antibes. Take the time to explore the lovely old town, and don’t miss the Château Grimaldi, the church of Immaculée Conception or the Commune Libre du Safranier with its flowery narrow streets.
Cap d’Antibes
Coastal path of Tirepoil: Gorgeous 2km hike around Cap d’Antibes peninsula, starting at Plage La Garoupe. Come back through the street of Cap d’Antibes and its luxurious mansions.
Parc Forestier de la Valmasque is a 427 acre forest situated just off Antibes, towards Sophia Antipolis. It is a very popular hiking and biking ground with an array of marked trails.
Antibes Squash et Fitness Club
Les Terriers Nord 155 Allée Belle Vue 06600 Juan les Pins
Large, pristine and very popular gym, located a few min. drive from the harbour. Weight machines, squash courts, full range of fitness classes with training in English, outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, flexible membership packages. Open nonstop 7:30am-midnight, and 9am-8pm Sat-Sun.
Tel: +33(0)4 93 33 35 33
www.squashfitness.fr
Former Thai boxing champion Alex O'Connor
offers cutting edge personal training services to produce challenging, original and fun approaches to meet every clients needs. His fight camps are very popular, as an ultimate fitness and self-defense program. Trains clients at home, onboard or in public spaces. Small group (2 to 5) training available.
Cell: +33 (0)6 52 68 21 05
[email protected]
www.azurtraining.com
Highly recommended kitesurfing school run by English speaking certified instructor Thomas. Pick up is at Port Gallice in Antibes, where he has a boat to take you sailing towards Iles de Lerins. Classes for all levels, 4 people max, equipment included. Open from April to Oct/Nov.
Cell : +33(0)6 20 91 63 21
[email protected]
www.a-kite.com
Sohum Yoga Antibes Experience the virtues of well-being in the most gorgeous and airy newly renovated yoga studio. Run by highly personable and established Michelle Timmins a yoga teacher and shiatsu massage therapist. Offering Ashtanga and Yin yoga classes for all levels and in a friendly environment. Private yoga tuition or shiatsu massage by reservation, on your yacht or villa, in her studio. Very popular and excellent reviews. Tel: +33(0)6 75 84 98 13 www.sohum-yoga.com