Guadeloupe has a great amount of variety along its coastlines, offering good surf breaks on the South East and North West Coasts of Grande Terre.
Favourite surf spots are Sainte Anne, Saint Francois, Port Louis, Le Moule and Anse Bertrand. But the best spot is St. Francois, with a very good watersports centre, renting windsurfs, jet skis and kayaks. And of course a great “surfer camp” not to be missed.
Contact: Bill Lewis - Owner
Cell: +(65) 9839 5371
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www.swiftmarine.com.sg
Mackerel Cove, a sandy beach situated on a narrow neck of land off Beavertail Road, is perfect for swimming and water skiing. This deep water bay offers protected anchorage, for a relaxing day onboard.
Other great swimming and diving spots are located off Fort Wetherill State Park, such as West or Fort coves
Dionis Beach
Shallow and calm. Located approximately 3 miles west of town, accessible by bike. Lifeguards and restrooms available. Great beach for swimming, safe for children.
Jetties Beach
There are a few popular beaches around town: closest to the harbour to the east is the beach just before Portixol, by Nassau Beach Club, followed by a number of beaches towards Arenal, including the 6 km long Platia de Palma. To the west, coves around Cala Major and Illetes offer good swimming and smaller beaches, before reaching the tourist resorts of Portals, Palma Nova, Magaluf and Santa Ponsa. On the swimming pool front, some of the gyms, golf clubs and country clubs have pools; some hotels will also allow non-residents to use their facilities for a fee.
Several nice beaches are located along the legendary Ocean Dr: Gooseberry Beach is a private beach club open to the public with white sand and clear, calm ocean waters - perfect for swimming. Bailey’s Beach, also situated off Ocean Dr, is another nice secluded beach, good for swimming.
The park has two nice beaches - Sand Beach and Echo Lake Beach, with changing rooms, rest rooms, and lifeguards on duty during the season. Sand Beach is along Park Loop Road. Note that the water temperature rarely reaches above 55°F! Echo Lake Beach, on the western side of the island just north of Southwest Harbor, has much warmer water.
Kastellorizo does not have a beach, even though it is a little bit sandy in the Mandraki!
But who needs beaches when you can swim from the rocks into the clearest water imaginable.
There are several bathing ladders around the harbour for anyone to use. A few in front of the harbourside Hotels are generally off limits but the Hotel Megisti has a small charge for sunbeds and access to the water, as do Faros Bar {the Lighthouse} and The Aussie Bar.
Located on the east side of Toulon, the Mourillon sandy beaches are a favourite year-round haunt for locals and visitors. They are lined with waterside bars and restaurants.
Plage des Sablettes is a popular and beautiful sandy beach ideal for swimming or chilling out. It is located in La Seyne sur Mer, facing the open sea and very close to IMS shipyard in St Mandrier. Several restaurants and bars are surrounding the beach.
The Rade de Villefranche is very sheltered and calm, with crystal clear water, making it the perfect spot to swim, snorkel or Kayak.
There is a small beach just after the Port de la Darse, called Plage de la Darse.
The main beach is after the old town, towards St Jean Cap Ferrat. A few cafes can be found along this pretty sandy beach.
Beaulieu is also a great place to swim or to dive.
La Ciotat stretches along almost 20 km of coast line and offers a choice of sandy or pebble beaches as well as narrow creeks. Close to the shipyards are the famous Calanques of Mugel and Figuerolles, each one with a narrow sandy beach. On the other side of town, there is a long sandy beach, lined with hotels, restaurants and bars.
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.
St Tropez is famous for its beaches. Close to the harbour, below the citadel is the quiet Plage des Graniers, with a nice beach restaurant. The world famous Pampelonne beach is a long 5km stretch of fine sand, lined by trendy beach clubs.
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.
Taxis in Barcelona:
Radio Taxis: {0034} 933 033 033
Radio Taxi BCN: {0034} 932 250 000
Taxi Mercedes: {0034} 933 070 707
The main Taxi Station in Rhodes is opposite the Mandraki harbour, and a smaller taxi stop is outside Colona Harbour under the castle walls.
There is a convenient board with destinations and prices on display. please take note that if you order a taxi it is usually a few euros extra, and there is a minimum charge-check the baord as this is bound to change as fuel prices rise.
Tel: {0030} 22410 64712 / 64790
Radio Taxis: Tel: {0030} 22410 64712 / 69800
Out of the city : Tel: {0030} 22410 6900
Les Tennis d’Isa
Charming tennis club - located on the road towards Pampelonne beach managed by the French ex- professional champion Isabelle Demongeot. Five concrete tennis courts and two beach tennis courts. Open 7/7 in season from 8am-9pm.
Tel: +33(0)6 14 39 97 65
Tennis de Port Grimaud
Club with 2 lighted courts located conveniently close to the marina.
Tel: +33(0)4 94 43 49 30
Nai Yang Beach and National Park
Phuket 83110, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 76 327 006 / +66 (0) 76 327 015
Fax: +66 (0) 76 327 3389
[email protected]
www.indigo-pearl.com
Beautiful waterfront hotel located within walking distance from the marina & shipyard and all the downtown activities. Over 80 rooms plus fully equipped suites, gym, Wi-Fi, function room, laundry, fresh breakfast included. Pets welcome. Onsite marina, full restaurant and bar. Highly recommended. Tel: (508) 997 1281 [email protected] www.seaportinnandmarina.com
Total 94 berths • 6 berths for transient • Wood floating docks • Max LOA 70ft • Max draft 8ft • Power 30/50amps • Wi-Fi • Water • Heads & showers • Laundry with washer/dryer. Onsite: Part of a nice seaside hotel, guest can use the gym, restaurant and bar. Tel: (508) 997 1281 [email protected] www.seaportinnandmarina.com
Superb beachside restaurant part of a luxury hotel. Acclaimed for the inventive cuisine of Senegalese Chef Gadio El Hadji, artfully combining regional produce with exotic and local spices. Dinner served daily.
Tel: +33(0)4 95 73 05 58
www.ucapubiancu.com
Full-service UPS store conveniently located in Bellevue Plaza. Offer pack & ship, document services, PO Box rental, mail holding/forwarding/package acceptance and freight services.
Tel: (401) 848 7600
Fax: (401) 848 9999
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