The Riviera Journal · Towns and destinations
Things to do in Antibes: town, coast and Cap
Old Antibes, Provençal market, Picasso Museum, beaches and the Cap path: the best ideas for Antibes and Juan-les-Pins.
All Riviera Guide adviceAt a glance
- Suggested time
- Half a day to 2 days
- Best for
- Old town, museums, beaches and walking
- Access and getting around
- The old town, port and Gravette beach are close together; Cap d’Antibes and Juan-les-Pins need more time or transport.
Local selection
Stops worth keeping
Mediterranean mood
Provençal market & ramparts
Old Antibes · Half day
A lively old town, a tempting market and a walk along the ramparts facing the blue Mediterranean.
Waterside walk
Cap d’Antibes coastal path
Cap d’Antibes · 2 to 3 hrs
A spectacular path between white rocks, pines and clear water. Avoid it when the sea is rough.
Free access
Iconic art · seaside castle
Picasso Museum: a castle above the sea
Antibes · 1–1½ hrs
Inside the Grimaldi Castle where Picasso worked in 1946, paintings, ceramics and sculptures overlook the Mediterranean.
Adult €12
Fortress · panorama
Fort Carré: become a lookout
Antibes · 1–1½ hrs · €5 adult
A star-shaped 16th-century fort, ramparts above Antibes and wide sea views provide just enough adventure for young explorers.
Full price €5
Sand · Family
Salis Beach
Antibes · At your own pace
Shallow, supervised in summer and practical with young children, with beautiful views of Antibes and the Alps.
Sand · Sheltered
Gravette Beach
Antibes · Ramparts · At your own pace
A sandy beach protected from wind and swell, easily reached from the harbour and old town.
Itinerary advice
How to organise your visit
Use the morning for the market and ramparts, keep the Picasso Museum for the hottest hours and finish by the water.
Practical questions
Plan this outing well
How much time should you allow?
Half a day to 2 days
What is the best way to get there?
The old town, port and Gravette beach are close together; Cap d’Antibes and Juan-les-Pins need more time or transport.
What order works best once there?
Use the morning for the market and ramparts, keep the Picasso Museum for the hottest hours and finish by the water.