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Agay

Visit Agay (Provence, France)

Agay is a village and coastal resort on the Cote d'Azur, on the coast between Saint-Raphael and Theoule-sur-Mer (Cannes direction).

Occupying a natural bay overlooking the Mediterranean, Agay has a long beach, backed by a string of small cafes and shops, and with villas running up the steep hill behind.

The beach itself, divided in two by a small headland that separates the 'main' Agay beach from the beach at La Baumette to the east of the bay is perhaps a mile (2km) long in total.

The main appeal of Agay lies in its position - it is on a very scenic section of coast, with impressive coastline and numerous photo opportunities in both directions, and with the great red cliffs and rocks of the Massif de l'Esterel rising immediately behind and around the town, running down to the sea itself at either end of the harbour.

There are basic facilities here, including a few small shops and restaurants, but Agay is a much smaller, quieter beach and resort than its more famous neighbours along the coast. there is a small pleasure port around the mouth of the Agay river.

Agay is also the closest beach for the substantial holiday village at Cap Esterel, which stands in the lower part of the Esterel hills just west of the village - see Cap Esterel holiday village for details

Agay market takes place on a Wednesday.

Local walks around Agay

The hill to the east is called Antheor mountain while to the west, with a lighthouse on top, is La Dramont - there is a walk along the coast and round La Dramont which takes a couple of hours and is very pleasant, especially for the views from the lighthouse itself, and the views across to the Ile d'Or (with a red tower on) from the Port de Poussai.

More challenging walks are also available in the Massif de l'Esterel - a reasonably early morning start is recommended, it can get very warm in the afternoon!

Nearby along the coast there are lots of little coves with beaches where you can enjoy yourself in virtual solitude away from the crowds at Agay beach.

Photos of Agay

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Address: Saint-Raphaël, Draguignan, Var, Provence, 83700 || GPS: latitude 43.4313092, longitude 6.8558399

Map of Agay & places nearby



 

Highlights close by

More suggestions: Theoule-sur-Mer 11km; Mandelieu-la-Napoule 14km; Bagnols-en-Foret 17km; Tanneron 18km; Roquebrune-sur-Argens 18km; Cannes 18km; Pegomas 19km; Mougins 22km; Montauroux 22km; Sainte-Maxime 22km; Callian 23km;

See lots more places to visit nearby and a more detailed map at places near Agay.
See Provence and Var (the region and department for Agay) for more travel ideas...

Suggested tourist attractions to visit near Agay, France

• Eglise de St Raphaël (Saint-Raphael) - religious monument (7km)
• Frejus Cathedral cloisters - national monument (9km)
• Frejus - town of art and history (9km)
• Cathédrale Saint Léonce (Frejus) - religious monument (10km)
• Parc zoologique de Fréjus - zoo or wildlife park (11km)
• Parc du château de la Napoule - remarkable garden (12km)
• Abbaye de Lerins (Cannes) - religious monument (18km)
• Cannes - ville fleurie 4* (18km)
• Grottes de Saint-Cezaire - site of natural beauty (26km)
• Grasse - secteur sauvegarde (26km)

Market days in Agay: Regular market(s) are held in Agay each Tuesday & Monday. (Markets are held in the morning unless stated.)

The French version of this page is at Agay (Francais)