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5 August 2019
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8 beaches around Nice: these are the most beautiful spots on the Côte d'Azur

These are the most beautiful beaches around Nice to relax

If you Nice Whether you're visiting for a long weekend or staying for a whole week, a day at the beach is unavoidable. Nice itself boasts miles of beach where you can easily spend a day relaxing on your towel, but just outside Nice you'll also find beautiful beaches you'll want to explore. Imagine stunning coves surrounded by pine trees and colorful houses. Where can we find the most beautiful beaches around Nice, or rather, what are the most beautiful beaches on the Côte d'Azur? Check out our list, pack your beach bag, and get going!

8 Beaches around Nice to visit during your holiday

Promenade des Anglais: Don't feel like spending half an hour on a bus to take a refreshing dip in the sea? Just stay in Nice and walk to the Promenade des Anglais, Nice's miles-long beach. Plop down on your towel or stretch out on one of the comfortable sunbeds at the beach clubs and order a fresh coconut for the ultimate holiday feeling.

Villefranche-sur-Mer: The most popular sandy beach outside Nice is Villefrance-sur-Mer. A 20-minute bus ride (81 or 100, stop Octroi) and a 15-minute walk downhill will take you to the sea. This beach also has several restaurants where you can grab a sandwich or ice cream. P.S.: You'll have a wonderful "French" view from here: colorful houses, greenery, and lots of boats.

Beaulieu-Sur-Mer: A bay you're more than happy to hop on the bus (81). Within half an hour, you'll be across from the bay and can find a spot on the beach. It's very peaceful and there are few waves. Perfect if you just want to spend a day reading a book on your towel.

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La Reserve: Follow the sea along the harbor and look for a "dive" sign. Before you know it, you'll stumble upon La Reserve restaurant, which also boasts a tiny, yet beautiful beach. You'll find many locals here, partly because you can dive into the water from various heights. Even if you're hesitant, it's a wonderful sight to behold. Fancy a sandwich? There are numerous restaurants in this area. Note: it's a pebble beach.

Coco Beach: If you walk a little further, you'll come across Coco Beach. It's also a small, rocky beach with pebbles, but it also offers a beautiful view. It can be very busy here, or completely quiet. So, be patient!

Paloma Beach: Also within walking distance of the Port of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, you'll find Paloma Beach. A beach with a touch of 1950s Riviera glamour. The sun rises very early in the morning and stays on the sand all day. From here, you'll have a stunning view of Cap d'Ail and Beaulieu, with luxury yachts and pine trees dotting the mountains.

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Plage Fossettes: Near the beautiful harbor of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, you'll find two coves: Plage Fossettes and Plage des Fosses, with crystal-clear, calm water. Perfect for swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, and snorkeling. The beach is very basic, so bring your own snack bag. Or walk back to the harbor and have lunch at one of the numerous restaurants there.

Cap d'Ail: This beach takes a bit of a drive, but it's worth it. The bus takes about 45 minutes, and you'll have to climb a fair number of stairs to finally reach the beach. You can also take the train, which is a bit faster. It's one of the most popular beaches to spend the whole day at, partly because it has the perfect pebble/sand combination. Soft enough to lie on, but not so soft that you'll take half a sandbox home with you ;-) Tip: bring some snacks from the supermarket. There are restaurants, but they are quite pricey.

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So, these are the most beautiful beaches around Nice. Relax!

Nice Travel Tips

How to get there: by plane! It's only a 1,5-hour flight from Amsterdam, and several airlines fly daily to the Côte d'Azur. So even for a short city break, Nice is the perfect city/beach destination in Europe.

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Come with me to get breakfast in Taipei 🥢

Straight from the airport to this little place to taste soup dumplings and so much more! That's what I call a soft landing 😉 <3

In Taipei, you go to a Soy Milk Shop for breakfast. Warm soy milk to eat in a bowl, and steam baskets with the tastiest dumplings and baozi. You can really wake me up for this kind of breakfast. These local breakfast spots come in all shapes and sizes, from Michelin-recommended spots to hole-in-the-wall stalls.

Most soy milk shops open early (and sometimes even 24 hours a day), and these are the dishes you want to try:
🥄 Warm soy milk
🥢 Soup dumplings (you can often choose between pork and veggies)
🥢 Pork baozi
🥢 Youtiao (油條 - a kind of fried donut stick)
🥢 Youtiao (油條) w/ pork floss & rice
🥢 Turnip cake
🥢 Chives pancake
🥢 Scallion pancake

TIP: Sharing is a good idea to taste as much as possible, because the portions are (often) large.

You'll want to remember these soy milk shops for your future trip to Taipei:
📍Fuhang Soy Milk
📍Soy Milk Shop
📍Yong He Soya Milk King (Da'an)
📍Sihai Soy Milk

I am currently touring Taiwan, and you can also find all the tips in my Stories Highlight.

Have you ever been to Taiwan? I'm curious if you thought it was *that* amazing!

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#taipeifood #taipeitravel #TaiwanWavesOfWonder #ExperienceTaiwan @taiwantoerisme #presstrip

{ In this Taiwan Travel Guide video, I share my favorite breakfast spots in Taipei for an authentic Taiwanese breakfast }

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Come with me to get breakfast in Taipei 🥢 Straight from the airport to this little spot to taste soup dumplings and so much more! That's what I call a soft landing 😉

Just back from Catalonia and I thought: I'll share some tips right away.

During our road trip, we stayed two nights in the Ebro Delta. An incredibly fun stop for families and foodies, where there is plenty to do.

• A boat trip to the Musclarium is a must! Here you eat oysters and mussels straight from the farm, in the middle of the sea.

· Admire the flamingos and black ibises that can be found here all year round.

· Rice is grown in the Ebro Delta all year round. For paella, but Kensho also makes sake and miso from it! You can visit them during a tasting.

Cycling along the rice fields, canoeing on the Ebro River, and visiting various beaches. It was still a bit too cold right now, but there is plenty to do.

• The towns are very low-key and not that exciting, but you can find fantastic local food there. From the Michelin-awarded Les Moles* to local eateries like Vermuteria Bonmarisc and Lo Tinglado. We ate a lot of fish, but also anemone fritters (a first!).

Now back to work, and I’m going to create an extensive travel guide of this road trip through Catalonia, but you’ll want to save these tips for a future adventure.

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🖊️ @anne_de_buck

{ In this post, I share tips for the Ebro Delta in Spain (Delta de l'Ebre). More tips for Catalonia can be found at www.yourlittleblackbook.me }

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Just back from Catalonia and I thought: I'll share some tips right away. During our road trip, we stayed two nights in the Ebro Delta. An incredibly fun stop for families and foodies alike, where there is plenty to do. · A boat trip to the Musclarium is a must! Here you eat oysters and mussels straight from the farm, in the middle of the sea. · Admire the flamingos and black ibises that can be found here all year round. · Rice is grown in the Ebro Delta all year round. For paella, but Kensho also makes sake and miso from it! You can visit them during a tasting. · Cycling along the rice fields, canoeing on the Ebro River, and visiting various beaches. It was still a bit too cold now, but there is plenty to do. · The towns are very low-key and not that exciting, but you can find fantastic local food there. From the Michelin-awarded Les Moles* to local eateries like Vermuteria Bonmarisc and Lo Tinglado. We ate a lot of fish, but also anemone fritters (a first!). Now back to work, and I’m going to create an extensive travel guide of this road trip through Catalonia, but you’ll want to save these tips for a future adventure. ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { In this post, I share tips for the Ebro Delta in Spain (Delta de l'Ebre). More tips for Catalonia can be found at www.yourlittleblackbook.me }

PUUR YONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer.

Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese.
I spent the whole evening reading and flipping through the pages.

WHAT A BOOK.
What stories.
WHAT AN ODE.

Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being.

Everything passes by, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert.

With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043.

Thanks for the lovely afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚

PURE JONNIE,
From 14 April
at your local bookstore
(and online)

🖊️ @anne_de_buck

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PUUR JONNIE, an ode to Jonnie Boer. Today I had the honor of being at @delibrijezwolle for the book launch of @jonnie_en_therese. I spent the entire evening reading and browsing. WHAT A BOOK. What stories. WHAT AN ODE. Love, Nature, Pioneer, Fatherhood, Music, Jonnie's Foundation, Friendship, Suppliers, Local products, Relaxation, Entrepreneurship, Humor & The pure human being. Everything is covered, beautifully written by @joel.broekaert. With contributions from, among others, @nelsontanate, @rekkebus, @ronblaauwtje, @jorisbijdendijk, @sidney_schutte & @hvw043. Thanks for the wonderful afternoon @jonnie_en_therese 💚 PUUR JONNIE, Available from April 14 at your local bookstore (and online) 🖊️ @anne_de_buck

This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢

@tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality.
It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3.

In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds.

Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤

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🖊️ @anne_de_buck

{ one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }

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This is your ticket to Japan without taking a plane 🥢 @tewatashi.ams in De Pijp serves an authentic Edo-Mae Sushi Experience and is super consistent in their quality. It's the place we keep going back to when we have something to celebrate <3. In this video I'm sharing the 2 hour experience in 60 seconds. Still dreaming about the buttery ika nigiri. 🤤 ✖️✖️✖️ 🖊️ @anne_de_buck { one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in Amsterdam serving premium sushi omakase in De Pijp }

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Great as a gift for yourself or someone who loves to travel as much as you do!

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