Île Sainte-Marguerite
The larger Lérins island, 15 minutes by ferry from Cannes, with 22 km of paths through state forest and Sainte-Anne beach five minutes from the landing stage. Snorkellers can swim out to six underwater sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, 84 to 132 m off the shore.
WhatBeach, CannesFrench Riviera
WhenJune to October18° in Nov
Getting there Boat On foot5 min walk-in
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessProtected site (site classé): any fire is banned, dogs on a lead, stay on marked paths, take your rubbish back to the mainland
- 14°J
- 13°F
- 14°M
- 15°A
- 18°M
- 21°J
- 24°J
- 25°A
- 23°S
- 20°O
- 18°N
- 16°D
Expect the sea at about 25 °C in August and 13 °C in February, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from June to October.
Getting in
- Access
- Sainte-Anne beach is 5 minutes' walk from the ferry landing stage, with a first-aid post nearby on the official island map. Other swimming spots include the Dragon coves to the west and the underwater sculptures of the ecomuseum, 84 to 132 m offshore at 3 to 5 m depth, which you must not touch.
- Public transport
- Ferry from Quai Max Laubeuf in Cannes, about 15 minutes
- Also here
- Snorkelling, Coastal walk
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- en.cannes-france.com
- Facilities
- ToiletsRestaurantLifeguard in season