The Calanque of Port Miou

The ideal starting point for exploring the Calanques

Located at the entrance to the Calanques National Park, the Calanque de Port-Miou is the only one in the commune of Cassis. A former stone quarry that has been converted into a marina, it offers a spectacular setting of turquoise waters, limestone cliffs and pine forest.

Accessible on foot from the town centre, Port-Miou captivates visitors with its peaceful atmosphere, pontoons lined with sailing boats and breathtaking panoramas. It is also the ideal starting point for walks to the Calanques de Port-Pin and En-Vau.

Regulations

Practical information

Easy to reach on foot from the centre of Cassis (about 15 mins)
We recommend using the Gorguettes park-and-ride car park + shuttle bus (€1.60/day) depending on the season: See timetables

the old Cassis stone quarry A Calanque, a port, a history

Stroll along the sea-view paths
Admire the contrast between the turquoise waters and the limestone
Take the Little Prince Trail for a poetic and educational walk
Start your hike towards the Calanques of Port-Pin and En-Vau

Did you know?

The Cassis stone quarried here was used to build the quays of Alexandria, in Egypt!

The hoppers still visible today bear witness to this stone-quarrying activity.

Committed to nature

Port-Miou is a listed Calanque, where preserving the ecosystems is a priority. Ecological buoys are used to protect the seabed. The site has been awarded the Blue Flag for environmental excellence, which involves