CALANQUES NATIONAL PARK

As the first national park in Europe to be both marine and terrestrial, the Calanques National Park is among the top places to visit in Marseille. The island is known for its beautifully blended island and peri urban features. Covering around 5000 hectares of a majestic land, this national park is visible at a length of 20km on the coastline.

The Calanques National park is a protected marine and terrestrial space on the coast of the Mediterranean, which witnesses the visit of around 3 million people each year. This beautiful location has a history that’s 100000 million years old, its geological settlement features rocks of sedimentary origin. Today, the protected area is home to no less than 80 species of birds that live and roam around the creeks of the national park. Visit the beautiful and naturistic national park with our trip to Europe.

The most important and well known bird in these areas is the Bonelli's eagle. In addition to the vibrant bird population, the national park also houses a wide range of reptiles. The beautiful plants and trees of the national area include 900 different species out of which 38 are protected and 43 of the total area are tagged as remarkable. The national park also extends to marine life, housing more than 60 heritage marine species.

Highlights

• The first of its kind national park covers both land and sea under its protected area, being the only national park in Europe to do so.
• Explore the seaside of the national park is home to about 60 different marine species including sea bream, dolphins, whales, and more. 
• Relish natural lush landscapes of the national park include 900 different plant species that cover the majority of the land of the national park. 
• The National Park focuses on the sustainable development of the territory and protecting the wildlife as well as the natural vegetation of the Mediterranean Sea.
• This National park is also a popular addition to the list for nature lovers who are wondering what to visit in Marseille during their trip.