Our Old Town Antibes Apartment:
Ski:
Antibes is uniquely situated on the Mediterranean Coast but within driving distance to the Alps Maritimes. During the winter, summer sports are forgotten and skis are brought down from the attics. Best months for skiing are: Jan, Feb and March. For the serious skiers, the resorts of La Feux D'Allos and Auron are about a 2hr drive away and are fantastic, consisting of minimal piste runs but unlimited off-piste terrain to ski. Both resorts have traditional villages offering good accommodation and a selection of bars and restaurants.
Approx. a 1.5hr drive away is the resort of Isola 2000 that is best suited for the intermediate skier and offers immaculate pisted runs ranging from beginner blues to a couple of challenging black routes. Isola village offers a wide range of accommodation along with numerous French bars and a restaurants.
Golf:
La Grand Bastide - Full 18 holes. Competition Level, Hazards: water, sands and woods, driving range, 20 - 25 min drive from Antibes, clubhouse, bar, restaurant and pro shop, open to public players, reservations necessary 24 hrs prior.
St Donat - Immaculate 18 Hole, High Competition Level, Hazards: water, sands and woods, driving range, 30 minute drive from Antibes, clubhouse, bar, restaurant and pro shop, open to public players, reservations necessary 24 hrs prior.
Mandelieu - Full 18 holes. Local Competition Level, limited hazards, surrounding woods, sand. Narrow fairways, traditional clubhouse, driving range, open to public players, 35 minutes from Antibes, reservations necessary 24 hrs prior.
Victoria - Unique 9 hole course (fun), good driving range, open to public players, 20 minutes from Antibes, reservations necessary only for high summer.
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