Outdoor Activities / Theme Park
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Beaches
Antibes boasts some gorgeous sandy beaches, both private and public can get extremely crowded in summer.
The Old Antibes Beach is quite small, but it is great for families
with young children as it is very safe (it is sheltered from waves by a small breakwater). The Plage du Ponteil and
Le Salis Beach (the main public beach) are much bigger. At the Cap d'Antibes, La Baie de la Garoupe boasts
charming little beaches, most of them private, where you can rent a mattress to spend the day.
Parc de Vaugrenier
The Parc de Vaugrenier, 2 km up the coast (towards Nice) from the Antibes, has wide, hard-packed running and
walking paths in the shade of its trees. There are fields for playing ball and plenty of spots for picnicking.
Also, there is a children playground there.
Piscine Municipale Antibes
Piscine Municipale Antibes (1km from the vacation home) is a nearby indoor aquatic centre with heated pools.
The local "Piscine Municipale Antibes" is about 15 minutes walk away.
There are four pools (Two indoor and two outdoor) altogether, including three olympic size pool and
one pool for babies and young children.
Aquasplash
Aquasplash Theme Park, boasts Frances fastest water slide, the Black Cannon, which propels
riders to speeds of 60km/h, open all summer long offering attractions to keep even hard-core thrill seekers happy,
including a wave pool, slides, toboggans, flumes and rubber-ring rides.
Marineland
Marineland is a family attraction on the French Riviera near Antibes-Juan les Pins, is all
about the sea. Open throughout the summer. A series of shows throughout the day feature killer whales, sea lions
and dolphins. There is also an aquarium, where visitors can walk through a 30-metre tunnel surrounded by sharks,
along with tanks of tropical species including clown fish and seahorse.
La Ferme du Far West
La Ferme du Far West is a large, far west-themed farm park, part of the hugely
entertaining Marineland complex. With everything from chickens to horses, it allows children and adults to
get up close and interact with the animals. One of La Petite Ferme's favourite attractions: every child is
entitled to a pony ride accompanied by an adult holding a lead. Other attractions are Paddlewheel boats cruise,
Galloping horses, Funambulo, Giant Inflatable Structure etc.
Adventure Golf
Adventure Golf is a crazy golf of three, 18 hole courses, in the midst of the giant Marineland complex, hides waterfalls,
caves and surprising decoration. The course takes about 50 minutes for two players and about 1 hour and
15 minutes for four players.
Antibes Land
Antibes Land is an amusement park with international sideshows and fun rides
for grown-ups and children. There are also ice-cream parlours and restaurants in the park.
Visiobulle Juan Les Pins
Visiobulle Juan Les Pins is an pproximately an hour long excursion via a glass-bottomed boat. Discover the Cap d'Antibes with underwater view
in the millionaire's bay along the cliffs, pine forests, the Rascouis reefs and of the lighthouse of l'Ilette.
Karting Juan Les Pins
The Juan les Pins go-cart track is located on the Promenade du Soleil, in the heart of Juan les Pins by beaches and the sea.
Children from 5 to 13 can have fun on 200m3 petrol, 4 time, go-karts, with the accelerator on the steering wheel and
equipped with an automatic, safety, stopping system that may be manned at a distance.
Parc Phoenix
Nice's Parc Phoenix is home to one of the largest glass-houses in the world, the Diamond Vert ("green diamond"),
where the rarest species of plants bloom and thrive in their native climates. Step back in time and discover
some of the earliest types of plant life on the Ile des Temps Revolus (Island that Time Forgot), set in the middle
of an artificial lake. Ethnographic artifacts are treasured at the park's Musee Departmental des Artes Asiatiques.
This nature lover's paradise is suitable for all ages and makes the perfect getaway for both educational visits
and fun days out for children. The vast animal collections, intriguing plants and exotic flowers will leave you
spellbound by nature's beauty and abundance.
Zoo Parc Cap-Ferrat
Zoo Parc Cap-Ferrat , is zoological park can be found in the verdant depths of the Cap Ferrat, among the villas of the wealthy,
around 10km from Nice itself (easily accessible by car). Come look at the bears, crocodiles, lemurs, monkeys,
macaws and tigers, and the kids can even stroke the little goats. There is also an open air snack-bar and a
small playground area.