Carro: Coastal Path, Beach and Baou Tailla

Carro brings together the coast, nature and history in a range of themes to help you plan your trip. The voie verte runs along the sea between Carro and Les Laurons; Plage de Carro consists partly of sand and partly of pebbles, and Baou Tailla recalls the area’s former stone quarrying. If you’re looking for a hotel in Carro, you can plan your stay around these specific interests.

The coastal path between Carro and Les Laurons

The voie verte de Carro aux Laurons is 1.5 km long and runs along the coast between Carro and Les Laurons. Cyclists and pedestrians can use the path. Information panels cover the local flora and fauna. This means the route combines a clearly stated length and two named endpoints with a focus on nature. You can use the path on foot or by bicycle, taking in both the coastline and the local plant and animal life.

Beach, harbour and wind

Plage de Carro consists partly of sand and partly of pebbles. A small fishing and pleasure-boat harbour is just a few metres away. The beach and harbour are close to one another, but represent different aspects of the coast: time at the beach and a harbour for fishing and pleasure boats.

Visitors surf at Plage de Carro when favourable Mediterranean winds create waves. Windsurfing is possible at the Spot de voile de Carro. For trip planning, the activities can be distinguished as follows: surfing that depends on waves at the beach, and windsurfing at the Spot de voile de Carro.

Baou Tailla and stone quarrying

Baou Tailla is one of the best-preserved coastal quarries. Stone was quarried at Baou Tailla by stonecutters who lived in La Couronne and Carro. The coastal area is therefore also linked to the history of stone quarrying and to the stonecutters from both towns.

Coastal diving is possible at the ancient Baou Tailla quarry site, which lies underwater, for experienced divers. This diving opportunity adds another perspective on the site’s history as a quarry and is intended for experienced divers. At the harbour, the Croix de Carro commemorates sailors who lost their lives at sea. Alongside fishing and the pleasure-boat harbour, the memorial cross serves as a maritime tribute.

Nature and fish market

The great botanical importance of the plaine de Carro is largely due to a particular substrate. The area’s connection with nature takes different forms: the information panels along the voie verte focus on local flora and fauna, while the plain is notable for its botanical importance and particular substrate.

At the Marché aux poissons de Carro, fishermen sell their catch directly after the trawlers return, provided weather conditions allow them to go out to sea. If you’re planning a visit to the market, bear this weather dependency in mind: sales take place when the boats return, and their return depends on whether they were able to go out to sea.

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