Updated on · Mandelieu Watersports
Between Cannes and Théoule-sur-Mer, the coastline changes in a few minutes of riding: wooded islands, red cliffs, turquoise coves. Here are the must-sees to discover by jet ski from Mandelieu-la-Napoule.
The Lérins Islands
Facing Cannes, the Lérins archipelago has two main islands. Sainte-Marguerite, the largest, is covered with pines and home to the Fort Royal, where the famous Man in the Iron Mask was held. Saint-Honorat has been home for centuries to a community of Cistercian monks who grow vines there.
Between the two, the water turns turquoise over sandy seabeds. It is the destination of our jet ski tour to the Lérins Islands.
The Esterel massif and its red rocks
West of the gulf, the Esterel massif plunges into the sea: its bright red volcanic rocks contrast with the deep blue water. Hidden coves, calanques and small beaches unreachable by road can be discovered from the sea.
It is the playground of our midday and sunset tours.
Théoule-sur-Mer and its calanques
Just past La Rague beach, Théoule-sur-Mer lines up its waterfront villas, coves and calanques. From the sea, you get a unique view of this Esterel village.
Château de la Napoule and the gulf
At the far end of the gulf, the Château de la Napoule and its crenellated towers overlook the sea in Mandelieu. You see it in the very first minutes of riding from our centre, along with the whole Bay of Cannes.
Sunset over the Esterel
At the end of the day, the sun sets behind the Esterel ridges and sets the sea ablaze. It is one of the best times to ride: the sea is often calmer and the light golden.
Our tips to make the most of it
- To reach the Lérins Islands on your own, choose at least the one-hour rental: we give you the route before you leave.
- In the morning, the sea is usually calmer: ideal for the breakfast tour.
- Keep your eyes open: with a bit of luck, you will meet dolphins or sunfish.
- Respect the speed limit near the coast and the swimming areas.
