Antibes is located in southeastern France on the famous French Riviera. Antibes is known for its beautiful beaches, charming old town, dazzling port and vibrant Marché Provençale.

Antibes benefits from Mediterranean temperature, this town has a lot to offer to the holiday makers. You can cover the whole city by walk and it is recommended to discover the city by walk as in some places cars cannot go.

Antibes is covered with 16th century history walls outside the city with red roof everywhere coupled along sandy beaches makes It perfect for a postcard.

Here are some best things to do in Antibes

Walk in the old town of Antibes 

Walking in the old town of Antibes is the best feeling you get, so many different kind of experience from Provençale type buildings to charming little shops, the life is very laid back, but often busy in summer, the streets are narrow and there is a lot to discover. You can cover everything by foot, the building design is something to admire.

The old town of  French “Veille Ville” is filled with charming café, shops. The best way is to go deep in the city and get lost and keep half day aside for this adventure and walk inside the narrow street to discover real Antibes. If you come for vacation here, do rent property in Antibes old town and experience the great concierge service in Antibes. 

Have an afternoon at the beach 

Beach is the best place to enjoy French Riviera, so you should check out beaches in Antibes. There are free and private beaches available, if you want to get a good spot on the free beach, consider coming in the morning to take time and settle for the day with food and drinks, then it will be a really enjoyable.

Two most beautiful beaches in Antibes are just by the port outside old town, you just walk towards the port and on right side you will see the entrance to the beach, it’s a small beach so gets fill up quite fast but you have amazing views from the beach along with 16th century iconic walls on one side and charming properties to rent in Antibes on other side.

Visit Picasso Museum 

Its an iconic building, first of all from outside built with 16th century style rocks, this museum is very famous to visit in Antibes.

Until 1600 it was held by Genoese Grimaldi family and after it was taken over by French crown.

Picasso was invited in the summer of 1946 to the city of Antibes and was allowed to use the castle as his studio and he made a good use out of it and painted famous painting the same summer.

The museum was inaugurated in 1966 with over 266 painting of Picasso and it’s the most visited museum in Antibes.

Visit Port Vauban 

its an important port of French Riviera and its now managed by Antibes yachting club. A lot of celebrities and tourist dock on this port.

If you’re into yachting industry or you love yacht you should definitely take a walk on the port, you will see some magnificent yachts docked on the port.

The port is open to public so you can talk and take as many pictures you want.

Marché Provençale

One of the best market on Cote d’Azur – here you can find fresh fruits and vegetable, French cheese and meat products directly from the local producers. Great place to find local food and herbs.

If you are a food lover you should definitely check this place, most people pick up food for the picnic or day trips from here in the morning.You can buy some delicious Provençale style cuisine 

Timing: opens every morning (except Mondays from 1st September to 31st May), in the covered hall, cours Masséna, from 6am to 1pm (1.45pm in July & August)

Le Nomade

You will find this statue in Port Vauban but you will have to walk up stairs on the wall to reach the statue, its around 8 meters in height and it was built by Spanish artist Juame Plensa.

It is made entirely of letters made of aluminum and the statue is like a man looking at the sea. The statue is open to public all the time of the year, the best time to see is in the evening when its lit up with lights.

Garoupe Lighthouse and church 

You would ideally need a car to reach to the top but there are also limited option to go with the bus. From here you will have panoramic views of Antibes and Juan les pins, the views are just amazing and it’s a must see spot. Best time to go is in the morning and during sunset to make the most of the view and sun.

Along side the lighthouse is a church and a small restaurant for light snacks so you can have some drinks once you’re at the top.

Fort Carré

This fort has a lot of historical background it was commissioned by King Henry II in the second half of the 16th century, this fort was built for defense purposes, but was later used as a prison (Napoleon Bonaparte was briefly held here), as well as military barracks.

This fort is also called the protective walls of Antibes. The views from the top are just amazing you can have a panoramic views of Antibes and beyond.

There is an entry fee which is 3 euros and the tours are offered in English and French.