Calanque of En-vau

The charm of its high cliffs and crystal clear water make En-vau the most spectacular calanque in the national park. The calanque and its shingle beach are perfectly sheltered by the majestic walls which are reflected and plunge vertically into the turquoise waters. This exceptional protection also plays on the sunshine of the creek, since even in summer the calanque will gradually find itself in the shade from the beginning of the afternoon.

You can get there with the road 559, from Marseille to Cassis. In front of Carpiagne military camp, take the road that goes above the forêt de la Gardiole and keep going until the parking. The paths goes down, though the hill same at the same level. Therefore it feels like going though a gorge, eventually opening on the sea. It is a great award reward. The viewpoint is really worth stopping by, and the crests (Cassis side) are simply outstanding. En-vau is perfectly protected, so it’s a kayak heaven (Kayak rental from Cassis). It’s also the home of a few wild boars who sometimes swim among the tourists and lay down on the beach (don’t feed them please! they may become invasive and aggressive).

How to get there

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