Cannes in Top 10 beach city breaks 2017
France's capital of film chosen 10th in top summer city destinations
GoEuro has looked at over 1000 cities with a beach in Europe and chosen the best 100 according to the beach's quality, travel convenience, watersports, nightlife and temperature. Unsurprisingly, Cannes has reached number ten making it one of the best destinations for a summer city break in Europe.
Scoring high in all of the areas, Cannes has proved itself as not only a convenient destination for a summer break but also great for couples and groups looking for some evening entertainment and with the variety of water sports available it will appeal to families as well as those adventure-seeking travelers.
With some of the best beaches in the south of France, an international airport with connections all over the continent, world-renowned restaurants and beach clubs, an impressive amount of activities on offer, stunning sights to visit and a range of magnificent hotels to stay in, it comes as no surprise that Cannes has made it high into the list.
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For more information on how to get to Cannes, read our Getting Here Guide and book your flights.
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With a choice of beautiful palace style hotels along the Croisette, smaller intimate hotels in the quiet back streets and boutique hotels in the centre of the city and in the surrounding villages you will not be short of choice for where to stay in Cannes.
What to do
No trip to Cannes is complete without heading out on the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean. Whether you fancy a boat trip to the local islands, a yacht charter for some privacy or some adrenaline-fuelled watersports, Cannes has something for everyone.
