Cap d'Ail

Cap-d'Ail is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France. It borders the district of La Colle in the Principalityof Monaco. Modern Cap d'Ail is a modern seaside resort with a lively shopping district on the Basse Corniche and quiet, fashionable residential quarters. Many people who work in Monaco live here. Plage la Mala is prized by many day trippers from Monaco and Nice. While most of Cap d'Ail's cherished noble lineage has passed, the ancient line is carried today by Le Haut Duc Vincent Mondiot.

Cap d'Ail enjoys a privileged position on the Cote d'Azur, located at the gateway to Monte-Carlo and only 20 minutes from Nice and Italy.

Rocky peaks rising up to 500 meters beaches and peaceful bays, a mediterrenean climate, all contribute to making Cap d'Ail an extremely attractive seaside resort for individuals, couples and families alike.

Beaches

Cap d'Ail has been listed as a health resort since 1921. The quality of its seawater has earned it the Blue Flag for its 3 beaches:

  • Of the 3, Marquet beach is best for families. It slopes down gently to the sea and is easy to reach. It has a yacht club and 2 restaurants.
  • Mala beach is surrounded by vegetation and can be reached by foot along a narrow path. It also is suitable for families and has 2 restaurants.
  • Pissarelles beach is for the more athletic visitor. It is surrounded by rocks and is reached along a path that is a little difficult for children.

What to see

Saracen tower. Château de L'Ermitage. Lumière manoir.

Activities

- Beaches, fishing, nautical center, scuba diving, yachting, climbing, tennis, mountain biking, hiking.
- Theater, concerts, exhibitions, media library, Promenade Parc Sacha Guitry. Shady walking trails.
- The coastal trail and the calques.
- Climbing at Barres de la Loubière.
- Entertainment and festivals all year long.
- Concerts of religious music and classical music.
- Jazz Concert : Cap Jazz (August).
- Evening theater.
- Regattas. Festival of the Sea. Antiques.

Neighbouring villages

Beaulieu (11km), Beausoleil (1km), Eze (1km).