Beach
Castel Plage
in Nice, France
A central, gay-friendly and mixed beach at the eastern end of the Promenade below Castle Hill, with sunloungers and a beach restaurant.
Where it is
Castel Plage lies at the eastern end of the beaches, on the Quai des États-Unis (no. 8), at the foot of the Colline du Château beside the Old Town.
Address: Vieux Nice, Nice
What it is
This chic private beach with sunbeds, umbrellas and a waterfront restaurant has long been very popular with the gay crowd and counts as one of Nice's most fashionable gay-friendly beaches. Its sheltered setting, attentive service and Mediterranean atmosphere make it an elegant place to swim and to see and be seen.
History
Like the other private beaches of Nice, Castel Plage is a traditional beach club on the city shore, combining sunbeds, bar and restaurant in an elegant setting. Sheltered by the cove at the foot of Castle Hill, it has long been a fixture of the Riviera season.