Calm water
For families.
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Monaco's main public beach, on the eastern seafront in Larvotto, with clear blue water sheltered by breakwaters, renovated and enlarged in 2021 with a new promenade, green spaces and modern facilities, making it one of the most attractive city beaches on the Riviera. The beach is of sand and fine shingle and suits families for its calm water, with lifeguards in season and cafés, restaurants and private beach clubs renting loungers and umbrellas along its side. Behind the beach runs the long seafront promenade of Avenue Princesse Grace, leading to the Japanese Garden and the Grimaldi Forum, and on clear days the beach looks along to the Italian coast. The public beach is free, and loungers and umbrellas at the private clubs charge. It gets very busy at summer weekends, so arrive in the morning. The swimming season runs from June to September.
For families.
Avenue Princesse Grace.
Loungers and umbrellas.
Avenue Princesse Grace, Larvotto, Monaco
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