Anse du Sec

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15 September 2023  |  Tourism

The Parc du Mugel and its cove in La Ciotat

Discover the Parc du Mugel and its cove in La Ciotat.

Parc de Mugel
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Anse du Sec - Calanque du Mugel
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The Calanque du Mugel is part of the Calanques National Park which extends from Marseille to La Ciotat.

The park was created in 1987 and is classified as a “Remarkable Garden”. 17 hectares where you can observe varied vegetation: bamboo groves, tropical plants, cacti, cork oaks, aromatic plants...

Parc du Mugel
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Part of it is laid out as gardens with paths, fountains, lawn benches, play and picnic areas.

Parc du Mugel
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Then a much wilder part with a path that leads you to the Bec de l'Aigle massif. You can go up to the belvedere where you will have a breathtaking view.

Parc du Mugel
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Parc Mugel
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Mugel Park is open from April 1 to September 30. It may be closed during the day if the fire risk is high.

Outside the park, a small path takes you to two beaches - the beach of Petit and Grand Mugel and continuing to Anse du Sec.

Parc du Mugel
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Petit mugel
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Petit Mugel
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Plage du Mugel
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Grand Mugel
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Where to park:

Chemin de la Calanque du Mugel, La Ciotat

A car park is located 200m from the first Mugel beach.

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Virginie Erre

After gaining a Masters Degree from the Panthéon Sorbonne, I worked as a real-estate agent for luxury properties and now am a manager with Pure France high quality holiday rentals. I am also a yoga instructor.

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