Between a red mountain massif with green hills and the azure sea lies the seaside resort of Saint Raphael. Once a fishing village, it has developed into a seaside resort and health resort, and water sports enthusiasts will find a wide range of leisure activities here. Surrounded by the highlight cities of the French Riviera, Törns to the west in the direction of Saint-Tropez or to the east in the direction of Cannes and Nice.
Climate: Mediterranean with temperatures between 20 and 27 degrees
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Winds: Mistral, Garbi
Sailing season: May to October
Yacht charter Saint-Raphaël
Saint-Raphaël is located between the two glamorous cities of Saint-Tropez and Cannes, which not only have in common that they are a center of attraction for celebrities and the rich, but also embody the special flair of the French Riviera. From the port city, which has about 35,000 inhabitants, both cities can be easily reached and whether you plan a trip to the west or east with your yacht charter Saint-Raphaël, the Côte d'Azur offers a nice mix of city and nature trip.
Saint-Raphaël is less frequented by tourists than its neighboring towns, so you can start your vacation here in peace and quiet, for example with swimming and sunbathing on the sandy beach of the town. If you are more in the mood for sightseeing, you can visit, for example, the Basilica Notre-Dame de la Victoire or the Romanesque church San Rafeu from the 12th century. From the latter you have a beautiful view over the city and the Gulf of Fréjus. Near the town is a megalithic site from the Neolithic period, Dolmen de la Gastée. A walk through the old town with its winding streets and along the long waterfront promenade with its many restaurants and stores is also worthwhile. Saint-Raphaël is also a seaside resort and health resort and offers a wide range of water sports and recreational activities, bathing opportunities are not lacking here.
The best way to get to Saint-Raphaël from Germany is either by car or via Nice airport, which is 45 minutes away. You will depart from Marina Santa Lucia, the town's marina. For activities and discoveries of the places listed below, visit the Côte-d'Azur page.
Head east with a Saint Raphaël yacht charter: nature and glamour
Bay of Agay: Nature and water sports - Cannes: Movie city and shopping mecca - Île Sainte-Marguerite: The green island - Île Saint-Honorat: The monastery island - Antibes: Picasso and Jazz - Nice: Enjoy culture and culinary delights - Monaco: Wealth and speed
Yacht charter trip to the west: fishing villages, luxury yachts and sandy beaches
Sainte-Maxime: Art Deco in front of impressive mountain scenery - Port Grimaud: The Venice of France - Saint-Tropez: Shopping and jet set - Bormes-les-Mimosas: The city of flowers and one of the most beautiful villages of France - Îles d'Hyères: Pure nature for swimming and hiking
Jul 27, 2022
