Martigues near our campsite in Bouches-du-Rhône

Looking for a camping vacation in the Bouches-du-Rhône region, or more precisely in Martigues? Book the rental or pitch that suits youat Le Ceyreste family campsite with heated pool. You’re sure to find something to fill your days with cultural visits, exhibitions, nature tours and more.

Discover Martigues en Provence

Just 15 minutes from Marseille-Provence airport, 25 minutes from the Marseille ferry terminal and 20 minutes from the Arbois TGV train station, Martigues, nestled in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of Provence, is a captivating destination. Perched between theEtang de Berre and the Canal de Caronte, Martigues is often referred to as the “Venice of Provence”, thanks to its idyllic location between sea and lake.

Martigues is divided into three distinct districts: Ferrières to the north,Île Brescon, and Jonquières to the south, near the magnificent Côte Bleue.

In addition to its picturesque neighborhoods, Martigues boasts several charming villages. The town offers an exceptional natural setting, with 697 hectares of forest and 40 kilometers of coastline, ideal for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Discover the beauty of Martigues and let yourself be enchanted by its canals and unique Provencal charm.

Discover Martigues through its religious monuments and civil buildings, including the Church of Saint-Géniès, the Chapelle de l’Annonciade, the Caronte bridge, the Fort de Bouc and the Château de Ponteau.

A number of other cultural sites testify to the richness and diversity of the town’s heritage, including the Musée Ziem, which exhibits 19th-century paintings, the Galerie de l’Histoire, which recounts the history of this thousand-year-old town and its inhabitants, and the Espace Cinéma Prosper Gnidzaz, which displays the film reels and projection equipment collected by the cinema enthusiast that he was.
And don’t forget to visit the Parc de Figuerolles, a 130-hectare park of pinewoods, garrigues and terraces for which the town is famous.

Martigues and the blue coast

You can take part in walks to discover the flora and agricultural heritage of Martigues. To reach the Côte Bleue coastline, you can also cross fields of vines, olive groves and meadows.

And don’t miss a visit to the Côte Bleue, a 22 km stretch of coastline that’s easily accessible by car, train or boat.

Excursions are organized year-round. Classified as a seaside and tourist resort in 2008, Martigues has a growing number of tourists thanks to its beaches. It also boasts several marinas that can accommodate over 1,700 boats.

The beaches of Martigues on the Côte Bleue

Martigues’ beaches offer a variety of experiences, ideal for water sports enthusiasts. Among the most popular, the Sainte-Croix beach is ideal for swimming and snorkeling in its crystal-clear waters. Holidaymakers can also enjoy windsurfing and paddle-boarding on the calm waters of Plage du Verdon. For the more adventurous, sea kayak trips allow you to explore the rocky coastline, its creeks and calanques, accessible only by sea.

The fine sandy beaches of the Côte Bleue have been awarded the Blue Flag for the quality of their bathing water. Enjoy the different beaches: Carro beach, Verdon beach, Sainte Croix beach, Laurons beach, Saulce beach, Bonlieu naturist beach…

Camping near Martigues: relaxation, heated pool and entertainment

You can also set up your caravan, camper van or tent in the heart of a pine forest by renting one of our shady, sunny pitches.
While staying at Camping Martigues, you’ll have access at all times to a private aquatic area that’s a delight for young and old alike. The heated pool is open all year round. If you want to race the whole family, our multi-track slide is just waiting for you.

The 4-star Martigues campsite organizes entertainment and activities to meet your expectations, to help you strengthen your bonds or simply to entertain you. Leisure activities include children’s games, sports courses, inflatables and themed evenings. A multitude of activities awaits you inside and outside the Martigues campsite. These include ping-pong, pétanque, golf, tennis, jet skiing, diving, canoeing, sailing, tree climbing and more.