Nice
The Baie des Anges, the Promenade and Port Lympia — destination and gateway both, backed by the Alps.
The capital of the Riviera
Nice curves around the Baie des Anges, its Promenade des Anglais and pastel old town backed by the foothills of the Alps. Port Lympia is the city's working harbour, and the bay offers an open anchorage with one of the great urban backdrops in the Mediterranean.
For a yacht, Nice is both a destination and a gateway: a coastal run from Cannes passes Antibes and the Cap before opening into the bay, and the city's international airport makes it the natural embarkation point for many charters. Anchor off the Promenade, come ashore for the old town and the market on Cours Saleya, then push on toward Villefranche and the Cap Ferrat.
Many week-long charters begin or end here, stepping straight from the airport to the quay. As a day destination from Cannes it pairs the open bay with the depth of a real city — markets, museums and the old town all a tender ride away.