Port Saint Laurent du Var is a major tourist port on the Côte d’Azur.
The harbor is located within the Baie des Anges and has a long breakwater and a small breakwater below, as well as numerous jetties.
The entrance mouth faces west, is about 50 meters wide, and is protected by Cap D’Antibes to the west.
Access to the port is well marked by a lighthouse with white and green flashes.
In addition, a ten-story tall building positioned 100 meters north of the port further helps sailors approaching the coast to locate the landing.
The marina is modern, very well organized, and equipped with Wi-Fi throughout the entire area. Boats docking here can take advantage of a wide range of services, including those offered by shipyards for mechanical, electrical, and electronic repairs on all types of hulls, as well as services provided by a team of divers.
The Saint Laurent du Var landing also offers parts stores, charter agencies, boat and scuba diving equipment rentals, a sailmaker, and a fishing club.
Much of the port activities are managed by the Yacht Club International de Saint Laurent.
Within the port area is a real commercial hub, also frequented by residents of the region and consisting of a wide range of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and stores.
A large parking lot provides parking for those arriving at the ports by land, and a fuel pump is also located in the area.
Just a few hundred meters from the marina, you can enjoy a pleasant stroll along the tree-lined waterfront, passing post offices, banks, and supermarkets along the way. Alternatively, you can explore the rocky beaches, which are well-equipped and very popular in the summer.
During the summer, the marina becomes a very popular tourist destination.
The port has recently undergone some modernization work, including the renovation of the concrete promenades and sidewalks, as well as the demolition and reconstruction of several buildings.
The marina is located just 2.6 miles from the Baie des Anges dock, 5.6 miles from the main dock in Nice, and just 5 minutes from the Côte d’Azur Airport.
Setting sail from Saint-Laurent-du-Var, you can quickly reach many charming destinations such as Sanremo, Menton, and Cannes.
The Saint-Laurent-du-Var train station is easily accessible and is located on the Ventimiglia–Marseille line. It takes just 10 minutes by train to reach Nice and enjoy the magnificent Promenade des Anglais. Antibes is only 15 minutes away.
By renting a car, mountain lovers can reach the Maritime Alps within an hour.
