Sports

Sports

Nothing could be easier in Monte-Carlo than to enjoy water sports in the Mediterranean, from the more traditional to more uncommon ones, anything is possible in Monte Carlo !

Invigorating activities available in the Principality include windsurfing, water skiing, wake boarding, banana boats, jet skis, parascending, Larvotto Beach and Monte Carlo Beach (Read More).

Sailing is within easy reach with the enthusiastic professionals of the Monaco Yacht Club (Tel : + 377 93 30 63 63), la pratique de la voile . www.yacht-club-monaco.mc.

There are two ways of discovering the rich secrets of the Monaco sea bed: dive with the Club d'Exploration Sous-Marine de Monaco (Underwater Exploration Club) (Tel : + 377 92 05 91 78) ; or take part in a boat excursion to discover whales, sperm whales and dolphins, a few nautical miles from the coast with Méditerranéeonline (Tel : + 33 4 93 78 48 12) ;

Thanks to its daily sunshine, outdoor sports are extremely favoured in the Principality.

  • Looking to hit a few balls? Play tennis, in the unique setting of the Monte Carlo Country Club (Read more), with its 23 tennis courts including 21 in clay, the same place where the greatest champions begin the tournament season. (tel. : + 33 4 93 41 30 15) or try t he Tennis Club de Monaco Tel. : + 377 93 30 01 02

  • Enjoy a round of golf at the prestigious Monte Carlo Golf Club an 18 hole par 71 course at 810 metres up on Mont Agel, overlooking the Principality in enchanting surroundings.
    Tel. : + 33 4 92 41 50 70

  • Go for a run on the 1.4 km soft track above the Avenue Princesse Grace with panoramic views over the coast or on the 2.5 km health track tucked away in a 6,600-square-metre olive grove by the Exotic Garden, with 20 fitness stations. Both are free of charge and open daily.

  • The Via Alpina taking advantage of existing footpaths, links the Principality of Monaco to the Italian city of Trieste. Follow this itinerary and you will travel through 8 countries around the Alps: France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Slovenia and the Principality of Monaco.
    In Monegasque territory, departure and arrival are on the Palace Square. The path, clearly marked, continues through the Saint-Martin Gardens and down Avenue de Porte Neuve, across Place d'Armes towards the Exotic Garden. It then crosses into French territory in the direction of La Turbie.
    The trail has 8 stages in the Alpes Maritimes department, from the Col de la Lombarde to La Turbie. www.via-alpina.org

  • The mountains are only a short distance from the Principality, and in the winter, a two-hour drive makes it possible to ski in the nearby French resorts: Peira Cava (57 km), Gréolières (68 km), La Colmiane (89 km), Valberg (103 km), Isola 2000 (110 km) and Auron (116 km); or in the nearby Italian resorts of Limone (82 km) and Monesi (123 km).

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Relaxation and well being

Nothing is more calming than the Mediterranean Sea sparkling at the foot of the Rock. Under the Cote d’Azur sun you can indulge yourself in the pleasure of the sea and lounge on the Larvotto beaches; or alternatively luxuriate in the outdoor swimming pool with a view overlooking the port or even the many he... »Read more

Other beauty institutes and fitness centres in the Principality.

Other beauty institutes and fitness centres are present in the Principality of Monaco discover them.  »Read more

International sporting events

Motor sports rule in the Principality thanks to the Monaco Automobile Club. www.acm.mc  »Read more