Many of you may be thinking "Popular?! I've never even heard of it!" I suppose it's relatively popular as a European destination, not so much an American one.
Cassis is located in the Provence region of France, and is known for white and rose wines; however, the landscape is something to behold! To be honest, the only reason I went was for some fantastic hiking, and I wasn't disappointed. Between the Sea Cliffs and the Calanques (sheltered inlets), I had no dearth of things to explore during the weekend I was there.
After my flight, I went straight to Cassis, searching for the nature I've been missing! That day, I hiked along to various Calanques. The landscape was varied, with inclines and declines galore (a far cry from the flat landscape I'm used to). It was about 70 degrees during that day in February, and every time I reached the Calanques, I felt refreshed. Flanked by cliffs on either side, the clear blue waters dominated the landscape.
After hiking several miles, I checked into my hotel, and went downtown and had what every weary traveler wants when they're along the coast: a good seafood meal. And I had just that, for the next day I knew I was about to embark on an even more difficult hike than the one I had just completed.
The next day, after a carb-filled breakfast, I set off to explore the other landscape feature that Cassis is known for: Cap Canaille. Cap Canaille is known as the highest sea cliff in France, and it was my goal to hike it! The hike itself wasn't technically difficult. It was relatively easy to get to the top and gaze upon the gorgeous views. This picture is just one of many views I was able to enjoy throughout the hike. The hike back was significantly more difficult, even though it was mostly downhill. It wasn't that the terrain was more difficult, it was that the wind was so fierce! I physically had to sit down until the wind died down enough for me to continue moving, because it was so strong that it was nearly blowing me over!
All in all, it was a fantastic outdoor trip! England in February can be cold, dark, and dreary, but a visit to the French coastline full of hiking adventures is just what I needed to get through the rest of winter!
After my flight, I went straight to Cassis, searching for the nature I've been missing! That day, I hiked along to various Calanques. The landscape was varied, with inclines and declines galore (a far cry from the flat landscape I'm used to). It was about 70 degrees during that day in February, and every time I reached the Calanques, I felt refreshed. Flanked by cliffs on either side, the clear blue waters dominated the landscape.After hiking several miles, I checked into my hotel, and went downtown and had what every weary traveler wants when they're along the coast: a good seafood meal. And I had just that, for the next day I knew I was about to embark on an even more difficult hike than the one I had just completed.
The next day, after a carb-filled breakfast, I set off to explore the other landscape feature that Cassis is known for: Cap Canaille. Cap Canaille is known as the highest sea cliff in France, and it was my goal to hike it! The hike itself wasn't technically difficult. It was relatively easy to get to the top and gaze upon the gorgeous views. This picture is just one of many views I was able to enjoy throughout the hike. The hike back was significantly more difficult, even though it was mostly downhill. It wasn't that the terrain was more difficult, it was that the wind was so fierce! I physically had to sit down until the wind died down enough for me to continue moving, because it was so strong that it was nearly blowing me over!All in all, it was a fantastic outdoor trip! England in February can be cold, dark, and dreary, but a visit to the French coastline full of hiking adventures is just what I needed to get through the rest of winter!
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