Bandol holidays, Cote d'Azur Self catering holidays in the stunning resort of Bandol
Bandol holidays - a lovely holiday seaside town near to Toulon on the beautiful French Riviera. It is well known for its wine and is home to around fifty vineyards, all specializing in the mourvedre grape. It carries a reputation for its tranquility and has 3 stunning sandy beaches surrounded by the azure blue sea of the mediterranean sea.
Bandol's palm tree lined promenade has an abundance of cafes, restaurants and bars. During the summer months there are several beach clubs where you can chill out in style. Every morning in the town centre you will find a market selling local produce which is great for food shopping if you are renting a self-catering villa or apartment.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 50+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Beach clubs | ✔ |
| Marina | ✔ |
| Water sports | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Beach resort |
| Nearest airport | Toulon (33km) |
| Nearest train station | Bandol |
Featured holiday villas in Bandol
There are plenty of options when choosing where to stay in and around Bandol from excellent self catering beach villas to town centre apartments. Most of the self catering holiday rentals are within walking distance to the centre, where there is a good selection of bars and restaurants.
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Bandol has a tropical micro-climate and is one of the sunniest parts of France, with an average of 316 days sunshine per year and temperatures reaching the high twenties in summer. With this type of climate, the area is full of vineyards and orchards which make for some good wine tasting!
Things to see & do in Bandol
Bandol and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic cities, beautiful public gardens and countryside to explore.
| At few suggestions... | |
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| Visit Expostion Universelle Vins et Spiritueux to see its vast bottle collection | ✔ |
| See the many tropical plants at Jardins Exotique | ✔ |
| Spend a day at the stunning sandy Grand Vallat beach | ✔ |
| Fregate golf course (4km) | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Bandol
We think Bandol is one of those international resorts that you will go back to more than once. During the summer, it's a melting pot of tourists from all over Europe who come to soak up the atmosphere, and to wine and dine and simply have a good time. Renting a self catering holiday villa is perfect for friends, families and groups. It provides, the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want so you can explore this stunning part of the French Riviera at your own pace.
