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Sailboat at the entrance to the Calanque de port miou Cassis

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Andre Rick / OT Cassis

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.

Practical information

  • Easy access on foot from the centre of Cassis (approx. 15 min)
  • Use the Gorguettes 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?

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

  • Raising visitor awareness
  • Gentle management of traffic flows
  • Welcoming eco-responsible yachtsmen