Grimaud and Port Grimaud Beaches: A Guide to the Most Beautiful Beaches
Between Grimaud and Port Grimaud, eight fine sandy beaches await for relaxing and soaking up the sun, each with a view turned towards Saint-Tropez. From small coves to stretches of fine sand, the beaches of Grimaud and Port Grimaud each offer their own little corner of paradise.
For a successful holiday in the sun, you can enjoy the main Port Grimaud beach in the centre of the lakeside village, where a wide range of water sports is on offer. Port Grimaud Sud beach and Guerrevieille beach offer calmer settings, with private beach sections and waterfront restaurant options.
- What Are the Most Beautiful Beaches in Grimaud?
- Where to Find a Private Beach in Port Grimaud?
- Port Grimaud Beaches: Access, Swimming and Season
- Le Suffren, the Only Hotel 200 Metres from Port Grimaud Beach
- FAQ
What Are the Most Beautiful Beaches in Port Grimaud?
The most beautiful beaches in Grimaud and Port Grimaud are:
- Port Grimaud beach,
- Port Grimaud Sud beach,
- Cigales beach
- Guerrevieille beach.
Whether a fine sandy beach or a more secluded cove fringed with pines, their crystal-clear waters delight and offer the most beautiful panoramas of the Gulf. The beaches along the Grande Bleue bring together idleness, sunshine and beautiful scenery.
Port Grimaud Beach, at the Heart of the Lakeside Village
Port Grimaud beach is the resort’s main beach, opening onto a long stretch of sand, lined with the ochre and pink façades of the little Provençal Venice of the lakeside village. Set at the end of Avenue de la Mer, it is an easy few-minute walk down from the canals.
Restaurants and bars line the shore, and a water sports centre is set up on the beach for sailing, paddleboarding and board sports. You dive in, you paddle, you move from one water sport to the next without noticing the day slip by. At daybreak, before the parasols arrive, the sand is still cool and the bay almost motionless, perfect for a first swim.
Port Grimaud Sud Beach
Port Grimaud Sud beach occupies the southern tip of the lakeside village, on Rue de la Giscle. Very peaceful, a long ribbon of fine sand, backing onto the marina’s houses, is ideal for spreading out your towel away from the crowds. Even at the height of summer, it stays fairly quiet, with an open view over the Gulf.
Here, the sand is cleaned every morning and the water quality is monitored all summer long. Grimaud Beach rolls out its private beach, where you can reserve a sun mattress and lounger for an even more exclusive day.
Cigales Beach
Cigales beach is a small, charming sandy beach, recognisable by its lighthouse linked to the shore by a picturesque bridge. An intimate beach set along the coast road, it is the closest to Sainte-Maxime. The number of parasols is limited, which preserves the tranquillity of the spot.
The water is clear and transparent, perfect for a day of idleness and relaxation in this dreamlike setting. Its small private harbour, adjoining a neighbouring villa, reinforces the picturesque, unspoilt atmosphere of the place.
The Other Beaches of Grimaud
Beyond the flagship beaches, the Grimaud coastline has several secluded coves, all sandy and with an open view over the Gulf of Saint-Tropez:
- Gros Pin beach: surrounded by breakwaters, it charms with its unspoilt natural setting; in the shade of the pines, the air smells of warm resin, and in the distance Saint-Tropez and its citadel come into view. Supervised in season, it becomes a favourite surfing spot when the east wind blows. The pines cast their shade over the sand,
- Anse du Vieux Moulin beach: nestled in the hollow of a cove, it opens onto turquoise waters, in a wilder setting where sand mingles with pebbles.
- Beauvallon beach: it unrolls its sand towards Sainte-Maxime, at the foot of the Beauvallon golf course. Its beach shacks serve waterfront cuisine and hire out sun mattresses and loungers.
Where to Find a Private Beach in Grimaud?
Several private beaches line Port Grimaud, on both the central beach and the south beach. They offer the hire of sun mattresses, loungers and parasols, along with waterfront restaurants. It is the most comfortable way to spend a whole day beside the Mediterranean during a dream weekend on the French Riviera.
Guerrevieille Private Beach
Guerrevieille beach is a sandy cove located about 4 kilometres from Port Grimaud, towards Sainte-Maxime. It faces Saint-Tropez, whose bell tower can be glimpsed from the breakwater. The water is clear and the atmosphere peaceful, away from the bustle of the centre.
Guerrevieille beach also has a private section. On the sand, a waterfront restaurant, Le Pingouin Bleu, offers the hire of sun mattresses and loungers in a more intimate, family-friendly setting. A free car park borders the beach, making it one of the easiest spots to reach by car.
Our team at Le Suffren can book your lounger and your table before you arrive, so you can settle in straight away on the very first morning of your stay.
Practical information:
- Address : RD 559, plage de Guerrevieille, 83310 Grimaud.
- Opening: Open from May to September. Reservations on 04 94 96 36 22.
La Pirogue
La Pirogue is a beach restaurant set on Port Grimaud beach, on Avenue de la Mer. The place has that rare gift of making you lose track of time as you settle onto a lounger, under a parasol, your feet right by the water, with a Mediterranean menu served all day long and an open view over Saint-Tropez. A channel allows you to arrive directly by boat, and access is arranged for people with reduced mobility. Come and relax in a calm, soothing atmosphere, Monday to Sunday from 9am to 8pm.
Practical information:
- Address : Avenue de la Mer, plage de Port Grimaud, 83310 Grimaud.
- Opening : Open daily in season, until 8pm in July and August, closed on rainy days. Menu from €18 to €52. Reservations on 07 88 76 44 46.
The Grimaud Beach Private Beach
Grimaud Beach is a private beach set on Port Grimaud Sud beach, at the Île des Sables. On the fine sand, facing the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, with boats passing in the distance, the establishment offers the hire of sun mattresses and loungers and Mediterranean cuisine with the flavours of the South and a hint of sea air. It opens every year from 1 June to 30 September.
Practical information:
- Address: Île des Sables, plage de Port Grimaud Sud, 83310 Grimaud.
- Opening: Open daily from 1 June to 30 September. Reservations on 06 26 81 43 63.
Le B Plage
Further east, on the coast road, Le B Plage is a cosy, welcoming restaurant with a private beach. In the shade of the wooden terrace, the menu offers generous salads and cocktails, along with a selection of wines and champagnes.
In the same spot you will find the Nautigolfe water sports base, letting you extend the day with a jet-ski, paddleboard or kayak outing before coming back to relax facing the sea.
Practical information:
- Address : 396 route du Littoral, 83310 Grimaud.
- Opening : Open from April to September. Sun lounger with parasol at €15 per day. Reservations on 07 85 78 90 71.
Port Grimaud Beaches: Access, Swimming and Season
The beaches of Grimaud and Port Grimaud are sandy beaches, supervised and monitored during the summer season. The commune has obtained a bathing water quality management certification for all its beaches, whose waters are monitored from 1 June to 30 September.
Practical information:
- Lifeguards: the beaches of Port Grimaud, Saint-Pons-les-Mûres and Gros Pin have a first-aid station from 15 June to 15 September.
- Accessibility: access ramps and an amphibious beach wheelchair (Tiralo) are available at the first-aid station for people with reduced mobility.
- Parking: the lakeside village is closed to visitors’ cars. A large paid car park is located at the entrance to Port Grimaud.
- From the hotel: the central beach is within walking distance, 200 metres from Le Suffren, without needing to get back in the car.
Le Suffren, the Only Hotel 200 Metres from Port Grimaud Beach
Le Suffren is the only hotel in Port Grimaud, located 200 metres from the beach and at the heart of the lakeside village. Its setting between the marina, the canals and the market square offers you a peaceful environment, where hospitality and the art of gentle living take on their full meaning. You can leave your room on foot in the morning, reach the beach in a few minutes, and come back for lunch or a nap without ever getting back in the car. This is the privilege of a one-of-a-kind address, in the middle of the Provençal Venice.
The hotel offers its 25 rooms and suites inspired by the Mediterranean art of living, dressed in soft tones and overlooking the harbour or the flower-lined lanes. For more space and freedom, five upmarket apartments welcome family stays or trips with friends, in complete independence.
During your stay, after enjoying the beaches of Grimaud, you can continue exploring this privileged setting with the most beautiful villages around Saint-Tropez.
FAQ
Is Swimming Safe on the Beaches of Grimaud?
Swimming takes place mainly on Port Grimaud beach, in the centre of the resort, and on the quieter Port Grimaud Sud beach. Guerrevieille beach, 4 kilometres towards Sainte-Maxime, rounds out the choice. All are sandy beaches facing Saint-Tropez and supervised during the summer.
Do You Have to Pay for Port Grimaud Beaches?
No, Port Grimaud beaches are public and access to the sand is free. Only the private beaches charge a fee, for a single day. There you pay for the hire of a sun mattress, a lounger and a parasol, often combined with lunch at the beach restaurant.
Do You Need to Book a Sun Lounger in Advance at Grimaud’s Private Beaches?
Yes, booking is strongly recommended in high season, from June to September. Grimaud’s private beaches have a limited number of loungers, and the best spots, in the front row facing the sea, go first. Booking guarantees your place and, most often, your table for lunch.
What Water Sports Can You Enjoy on Port Grimaud Beaches?
Port Grimaud beaches let you enjoy sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and jet-skiing. The central beach has a water sports centre, and the Nautigolfe II base to the east hires out jet-skis, paddleboards and boats with or without a licence. It is the perfect chance to discover the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from the water, for the length of an outing.
Are Dogs Allowed on Port Grimaud Beach?
Yes, but access is regulated during the summer season. From 1 June to 15 September, dogs are allowed on the beaches of Grimaud only from 9pm to 6am, that is in the evening and at night. The rest of the year, from mid-September to late May, they can enjoy all the beaches, freely and all day long.
