In February, during the off season, La Ciotat like all Mediterranean villages of the region, reveals its true colors, fare away from generaly accepted ideas.

During winter time, the local people approriate their own village where provençal outdoor markets steel the show from the cliff road, its cocktail bars and small deserted hotels.

Rocky inlets of Figuerolles and du Mugel

At the very end of the harbor, just behind warehouse, starts the road enabling visitors to access the mythic rocky inlets of Figuerolles and du Mugel. It is both possible to go by walking from the harbor or to park near the rocky inlets. For tourists like Europe Travelers who are discovering this specific mediterranean type of inlet, the experience is beyond all excpectations: small shingle beachs are there, under umbrella pins, with rocks diving into the Mediterranean turquoise sea. The natural environnement is magical.

Calanque de Figuerolles - Europe Travelers

Botanical park du Mugel

From the rocky inlet du Mugeln, visitors can access the botanical park du Mugel. They shouldn’t miss this wonderful place. The bitanical park is situated right in the heart of a natural reserve overhanging the sea. Visitors will surely be impressed by the statly massif du Cap de l’Aigle.

This garden with delicious perfumes and gripping open views will captivate visitors. During the off season, it is a real haven of peace from which it is difficult to go out.

Parc du Mugel - Europe Travelers

According to the official tourism Web site of the region, Mugel park includes Mediterranean and sub-tropical plants with a unique system for collecting rain water.

Drink a cocktail

For a more urban atmosphere, fullhardy might wish to drink a cocktail in one of the numerous bars such as "the Rose Thè" or any trendy place of the cliff road.

For more information view also:

 Our picture galery of La Ciotat and its rocky inlets,
 Parks and Gardens Web page of the region’s Web site,
 The official Tourism Web site of La ciotat.