Have you ever thought about settling on the Côte d’Azur, and more particularly in Antibes? To help you make the best choice, Antibes Transactions presents below 10 reasons to live in Antibes. We invite you to contact us – we will be delighted to hear about your property plans and support you in bringing them to life.
New parents with young children find in Antibes a good balance between professional life and family life. Antibes is a great option when choosing where to settle once the family begins to grow.
The town offers public facilities and activities dedicated to little ones and older children alike. Among other things, Antibes has 15 children’s play areas where families can enjoy lively days, several sports grounds where local associations offer a variety of after-school activities, a large municipal swimming pool, as well as theatres staging performances for both children and adults.
Spaces such as Albert 1er Park, Semboules Park, Exflora Park, Jardin de la Pinède and Pré des Pêcheurs are places where residents can enjoy family walks while making the most of the region’s fine weather.
One of the great advantages of living in Antibes is being able to stroll through beautiful built and natural settings. From the pedestrian streets of the Old Town, the Promenade Amiral de Grasse, the magnificent views from La Gravette viewpoint and Square Albert 1er, Antibes is a town where you can enjoy lovely walks at any time and in any season.
Without doubt among the most popular spots for both locals and tourists in Antibes are its sandy beaches. Whether for a picnic, sporting activity or simply to relax during the holidays or after work, Antibes’ sandy beaches allow locals to make the most of summer and late season without needing to travel far.
Salis Beach, Ponteil Beach, Gravette Beach and Juan-les-Pins Beach, among others, provide the perfect setting for quality time with family or friends.
Full of charm and history, Antibes’ Old Town is the heart of the commune’s tourist activity. You will find squares, restaurants, bars, shops, the Provençal Market, and more.
Antibes’ Old Town attracts a large English-speaking audience who appreciate the character of the old buildings as well as the proximity to the Port.
For hiking enthusiasts, Cap d’Antibes is a place that combines sea views with forest scenery, offering an easy escape from the urban environment. You can unwind while walking along the seafront and enjoying beautiful coves, or head into the Garoupe Woods via designated paths such as the Chemin du Calvaire.
In Antibes you will also find historic sites that bear witness to the area’s rich past. Among the town’s cultural heritage are the Picasso Museum, the Archaeology Museum, the Chapel of Saint Bernardin, the Garoupe Sanctuary – Our Lady of Good Port, the Garoupe Lighthouse, the Fort Carré, Villa Thuret and its botanical garden, and more.
Antibes’ annual events calendar is rich and varied, allowing everyone to easily plan outings during the week or at weekends. With several large public spaces such as Place des Martyrs de la Résistance, Place Nationale, Place Général de Gaulle and Esplanade du Pré des Pêcheurs, residents and visitors alike can enjoy open-air markets, funfairs, concerts, the Christmas market and many other activities.
Whether you are a basketball fan or not, once you settle in Antibes you may be tempted to join the supporters of the Antibes Sharks, the town’s historic basketball team. Just attending one Sharks match is enough to get swept up in the atmosphere and want to be part of the community. Through their training centres, the Sharks share their passion and introduce many children to this wonderful sport.
In summer, not only does the number of tourists increase in Antibes, but so does the number of attractions to discover. You can have fun at the Aquasplash water park with its many pools and slides (next to Marineland, Europe’s largest marine zoo, open all year round, and the Kid’s Island educational farm), as well as at the Antibesland amusement park. As you can see, summer in Antibes is packed with entertainment.
The leading marina in the Mediterranean, capable of hosting boats up to 160 metres, Port Vauban is a must-see destination for yachting enthusiasts. Strolling along Port Vauban, you can admire some of the world’s largest yachts moored at the Quai des Milliardaires and even head out for a day’s fishing thanks to the various yachts available for hire for sea lovers.
There you have it – you now know the 10 reasons why Antibes is such a wonderful place to live. Do you feel like becoming an Antibois or Antiboise?
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