Antibes is a very small, but charming city on the southern coastline of France. In between bigger places like Nice, Cannes and Monaco it is a great getaway to explore the coastline. But, visiting with a toddler Antibes has enough to offer!
Antibes has a rich history, being occupied by Greeks, Romans and had a strategic place in the French kingdom.
One of the most fun things to do with your toddler, is to visit Marineland. It is the largest marine zoo in the European continent, and has a lot of cool shows with Killer Whales, Dolphins and more! Kids will love the shows, and strolling through the underwater tunnels to see the different sealife. It is very easy to reach by train, for the actual opening times and the planning of the shows check the website of Marineland here.
Antibes also has a lot of parks to stroll around. To just relax, look at the birds, people and have a nice lunch on the benches.
Another great thing about strolling through Antibes are the open playgrounds. You will see a lot of parents spend time with their kids in a safe playground filled with interesting equipment for your young ones!
The harbour of Antibes has some breathtaking views, with the old fortress and the Nomade Sculpture as eyecatchers! There is also a big port filled with Yacht ships called Port Vauban for those loving that!
The old streets of Antibes are also very majestic. Stroll through the pebbled narrow streets with lots of interesting shops. Every corner has something pretty to look at!
And the best thing, from Antibes you can do a lot of easy day trips to Nice, Cannes or Monaco. Everywhere there are different beaches to enjoy with your family, a perfect getaway trip guaranteed!
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