Water sports in Marseille

Marseilles deserves its status of seaside resort of the Mediterranean sea, just as cities of the French Riviera, namely Cannes, Nice and Saint-Tropez. All nautical leisure activities are practicable on the beaches of Marseille, especially sliding sports.

Nautical leisure centers are located at three points of the city: Prado Beach, Pointe Rouge and Montredon. These places are very popular among young and old, lovers of nautical sports who wish to combine idleness and swimming with some strong sensations while riding mediterranean waves.

In terms of nautical sliding sport, Marseille offers a very wide range so that practicing all of them requires several weeks, for one activity per day. We will present in this article our selection, just to give you an idea of ​​what you can do on the coast of Marseille.

Fans of thrills will be served and their expectations fulfilled by practicing water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, kneeboarding and any other activity of the same kind. The excitement will reach its peak with high adrenaline rushes while being pulled by a motor boat, "galloping" on waves in the wake of a ship.

There is also jet ski, for those who do not feel reckless enough, but who nevertheless wish to feel exceptional sensations on the waters of the Mediterranean. Jet ski has this particularity to combine comfort and sportiness. It is a way to venture into the islands of Friuli or into the creeks, riding a powerful machine, hair blowing in the wind, just like James Bond about to face bad guys entrenched on a fortified island.

As for nautical activities practicable in Marseille, let’s also mention "classic ones" such as sailing, surfing, windsurfing, etc. In centers specialized in water sports, you can rent the equipment you will need, you can find a monitor to initiate novices, you can find out the best spots to visit, etc. In short, you will enjoy an excellent welcome and it is certain that you will have a blast of joy, riding the waves.