3 of the best beaches of St Tropez

A touch on the wild side – The three ‘wildest’ beaches of St Tropez.

For the majority who stay in Saint Tropez, a visit to the vast, visually stunning and crowded beaches, with equally as stunning and glamorous bodies, of Pampelonne is too tempting to avoid.

There are however several beaches in the St Tropez vicinity that are less well known, more secluded and unaffected by mass tourism. Take a look at France’s most glamorous region’s more ‘wilder’ side and 3 of the best beaches of St Tropez.

Plage des Salins

To the south of the Plage des Canebiers, a beach famous for being overlooked by the villa owned by Bridget Bardot, is the Plage des Salins. This picturesque and refreshingly tranquil beach that is bounded by a forest of pine and bamboo trees is a fantastic spot to lay your towel on the fine, pale pink sand and enjoy its surprisingly peaceful setting.

Be sure to keep a look out for a sculpture of Bridget Bardot as the Little Mermaid here, as it was after all the legendary French actress who, almost single-handedly, glamorised St. Tropez.

La Ponche

Hiding at the head of the old fishing quarter of La Ponche, between the fascinating Portalet Tower and the Tour Vielle, lie the small, gravel beaches of La Ponche.

These delightful and interesting beaches are almost literally a ‘stone’s throw’ from the quirky boutiques and bars of La Ponche, providing visitors with the perfect break from a busy day’s sunbathing.

Plages des Graniers

Not far from the beaches of La Ponche, after about a 20-minute walk, Plages des Graniers can be stumbled upon. And if you do stumble upon the Plages des Graniers you will not be disappointed.

This 40 metre long, pebbly beach is surrounded by natural rock and, in holding on to an authentic character, has remained pleasantly unspoiled by the effects of mass tourism.