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The Top 12 Lakes around Marseille

Looking to visit the best lakes around Marseille? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Marseille’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: December 7, 2025

View of the Port Miou calanque

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The first cove that we discover when leaving Cassis is called Port Miou. It offers beautiful views of Cap Canaille. These are these high orange-colored cliffs that overlook the city.

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Calanque of Marseilleveyre

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It's a pretty little cove, with a cafe open in summer.

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Podestat Cove

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Very pretty calanque accessible by a small path from the GR 98. A well-deserved break will allow you to recover and when the season is right, a dip in its transparent water is essential.

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Borély Park

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Large Park next to the Botanic garden, founded in the 17th century and today includes an English-style garden, a French garden and numerous sculptures, fountains, a children's playground and a …

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Sormiou Beach

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The Calanque de Sormiou is one of the widest and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful, it is not for nothing that it is one of the cradles of scuba …

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View of Marseille Bay from the northwest fort

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This is the first view one gets of Marseille across the bay when descending from the hilly road entering from the North-West Route Du Rove at the first parking opportunity. …

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Towards the aiguille de Sormiou

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A pretty trail with a breathtaking view of the Canapé de Sormiou.

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Baie des Anges

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If you like it a little quieter than on the main street. Unfortunately, because of the signage and the traffic islands rather in West Post direction to use.

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Maronaise Cove

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Sweeping overlook point along the rocky peninsula with views of the Maronaise rocks at Cap Croisette to the south, and to the north all the way to the central Marseille waterfront

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Bassin des Tombereaux Trail

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Rolling single with some very nice roots

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The Top 12 Lakes around Marseille

View of the Port Miou calanque

Calanque of Marseilleveyre

Podestat Cove

Borély Park

Sormiou Beach

View of Marseille Bay from the northwest fort

Towards the aiguille de Sormiou

Baie des Anges

Maronaise Cove

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