Calanques National Park, <em>France</em>
France

Calanques National Park, France

About Calanques National Park

Calanques National Park, located on the Mediterranean coast in Marseille, France, is renowned for its breathtaking limestone cliffs and blue waters. This marine and terrestrial park stretches 20 km of shoreline, offering a paradise for adventure seekers and wildlife lovers.

The park is famous for its rare fjord-like inlets, known as calanques with an extraordinary biodiversity, including rare flora and fauna. Notably, Calanques is also popular among rock climbers because of its steep limestone cliffs. You can hike through trails of aromatic maquis shrubland, leading to panoramic views of the blue sea.

You can participate in various activities, like swimming and snorkelling in remote coves, or take boat cruises to discover hidden beaches. Old cave paintings and historical sites from prehistoric times highlight the park's cultural significance.

Calanques National Park offers adventure and serenity, making it an ideal place for outdoor sports, nature photography, and close encounters with the raw beauty of the Mediterranean.

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Calanques National Park Highlights

• The first of its kind national park covers both land and sea under its protected area, being the only national park in Europe to do so.
• Explore the seaside of the national park is home to about 60 different marine species including sea bream, dolphins, whales, and more. 
• Relish natural lush landscapes of the national park include 900 different plant species that cover the majority of the land of the national park. 
• The National Park focuses on the sustainable development of the territory and protecting the wildlife as well as the natural vegetation of the Mediterranean Sea.
• This National park is also a popular addition to the list for nature lovers who are wondering what to visit in Marseille during their trip. 

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