between Monaco and Cap-d'Ail

In Monaco and Cap-d'Ail, places on the beach are getting expensive. But there are still places where you can take a dip without the crowds, untouched by mass tourism.

With the arrival of the July crowd, and the start of the holidays for some of the Principality's workers, you have to get up early if you hope to lay down your towel while maintaining a degree of privacy with your beach neighbour.

But don't panic, Monaco-Matin has put together a list of five quiet spots, even in high season, between the Principality and Cap-d'Ail... where you can swim in complete relaxation.
And forget Larvotto, Mala or Plage Marquet straight away... we'll take you off the beaten track.

1. The fishermen's cove in Monaco

2. Gramaglia beach in Cap-d'Ail

3. Pissarelles beach in Cap-d'Ail

4. Solarium beach in Monaco

5. La plage du chien in Cap-d'Ail