Plage Mala
A cove of fine sand and small round pebbles set in the rocks at the west end of Cap-d'Ail's coastal path, reached on foot by the path or the Mala stairs beside the Belle Époque 'Eden' residence. In strong wind or rough sea the town closes the path's barriers.
WhatCove, Cap-d'AilFrench Riviera
WhenJune to October17° in Nov
Getting there On foot Car
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessNon-smoking beach; beach operated under a municipal concession for eight months a year
- 14°J
- 13°F
- 14°M
- 15°A
- 17°M
- 21°J
- 24°J
- 25°A
- 22°S
- 20°O
- 17°N
- 15°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
- Reached by the Sentier du Littoral or the Mala stairs beside the 'Eden' residence. Fine sand mixed with small round pebbles, between rocks. The coastal path's 13 barriers are closed in strong wind or rough sea.
- Parking
- Street parking on avenue Pierre Weck or avenue François de May; bikes on allée Mala
- Also here
- Coastal walk
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- cap-dail.fr