In the area
Agay
Agay is a beautiful seaside resort belonging to the municipality of Saint-Raphaël in the Var department. It belongs to the Côte d'Azur.
Agay is a small yet leventful seaside resort at the foot of the red rocky mountains of the Estérel between Saint-Tropez (40 km to the west) and Cannes (35 km to the east). The coastal road from Agay to Cannes passes the Esterel massif, famous for its ‘red rocks’. A wonderful drive that we can heartily recommend.
Activities
Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël:
- Location and History: These larger seaside resorts on the Côte d'Azur are originally ancient Roman settlements and are located next to each other.
- Activities and Amenities: Popular holiday destinations for families, with wide sandy beaches, pleasant boulevards and summer festivities. Good base for trips, cycling and hiking thanks to its convenient location between Saint Tropez, Cannes and the Estérel mountains.
- Sights: Roman remains in Fréjus, such as the Arènes de Fréjus amphitheatre, aqueduct, ramparts and city gates. In Saint-Raphaël, there is a 36 km coastline with several beaches and a renovated port.
- Watersports and Ports: Five ports offer opportunities for sailing, motor yachting, diving and other water sports. Agay has a good diving school.
- Culinary delights: Good restaurants in the centre of Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël. In Agay, there are nice beach restaurants such as Maobi and Club Agathos.
- Golf and Tennis: Several golf courses in the area, such as Golf Valescure and Golf Blue Green d'Esterel. In Agay, there are six well-maintained tennis courts.
Route and Hiking:
- Route la Corniche d'Or: Famous autoroute from Fréjus-Saint-Raphaël towards Cannes, via Agay-Plage, Anthéor and Le Trayas through the Estérel mountains. Wonderful stops for swimming and hiking.
- Hiking along the coast: Special hiking trails along the sea from Agay to Saint-Raphaël, with restaurants such as Le Tortue along the way. Beautiful hiking trails towards Valescure with great views.
Not to be missed in Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël:
- Arènes de Fréjus
- Wide sandy beaches of Saint-Raphaël
- Fine restaurants in the region