The Calenques of Cassis, France
Hidden amongst the high, Aleppo pine-covered limestone cliffs on the coastline between Marseilles and Cassis are tiny inlets of translucent emerald water and pocket-size beaches secreted in natural harbors known as The Calenques of Cassis. It is a Corsican word that means “inlet” but the word conjures up images of corsairs, pirates, and adventure. Take a boat, a kayak or use your own muscle power to explore these fjord-like coves. Start by walking along the waterfront in picture postcard Cassis…