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uh,Italians).BehindyouarethefoothillsoftheAlps(Alpes-Maritimes),whichtrapthreat-
eningclouds,ensuringthattheCôted'Azurenjoyssunshinemorethan300dayseachyear.
While half a million people live here, pollution is carefully treated—the water is routinely
tested and very clean.
Stroll the promenade with the sea starboard, and contemplate beach time (see next)
on your way to the Albert 1er Park.
Settle in on the smooth rocks or find a section with imported sand, and consider your op-
tions: You can play beach volleyball, table tennis, or
boules;
rent paddleboats, personal
watercraft, or windsurfing equipment; explore ways to use your zoom lens for some re-
vealing people-watching; or snooze on a comfy beach bed.
To rent a spot on the beach, compare rates, as prices vary—beaches on the east end
ofthebayareusuallycheaper(chairandmattress—
chaiselongue
and
transat
—about€15,
umbrella-€5, towel-€4). Some hotels have special deals with certain beaches for discoun-
