Are you looking for an activity to do in PACA during your weekend or your vacation? Do you like having unique experiences? The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, now renamed Région Sud (South Region), is home to a multitude of reliefs and landscapes. This diversity allows it to offer, regulars and visitors alike, activities each more exceptional than the next. Bobee Spot lists these unforgettable leisure activities and has chosen for you some of the most unusual ones in the PACA region.
1 – Swim with dolphins in the Pelagos Sanctuary
Between Italy, Monaco, and France, an agreement preserves marine mammals. This 87,500 km2 area is the Pelagos Sanctuary. Here, the Mediterranean Sea welcomes many species such as the fin whale, the Cuvier’s beaked whale, the monk seal, and especially the one that interests us the dolphin! This is where you will sail to experience one of the most unusual activities in the PACA region. Hop aboard a boat that will take you for the day, and dive into the open sea with its incredible animals. You will start by looking for them, then once you’ve found them, the dolphins will surf the boat’s trail and you’ll be able to jump in the water to admire them! Simply equipped with a mask and fins, you will be, for a brief moment, in connection with some underwater magic. There is no doubt that this furtive encounter will be strong in sensations and emotions.
2 – Make your first time in a wind tunnel to enjoy the sensations of free fall
In Tallard, in the Hautes-Alpes, a brilliant concept awaits you! The wind tunnel is a training device for professionals or enthusiasts of free fall, and also a fabulous tool for discovery. If you don’t dare to jump in a paraglider, or you simply can’t for many different reasons, if you prefer to start with something more reassuring, this unusual activity is made for you. After a complete briefing, you will put on a tracksuit and a helmet for a unique experience. The air produced in the cylinder will allow you to fly as if you were in real conditions, in complete safety, and accompanied by a monitor.
3 – Flying in a hot air balloon, one of the most unusual activities in the PACA region
It is in the early morning that you will have an appointment for one of the most unusual activities of the PACA region: the balloon flight. Often departing from Forcalquier, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, you will help inflate the balloon, then you will board the basket. In the air, silence is golden, and the view sublime. Depending on the season, you can admire the vibrant purple color of the magnificent lavender fields. A change of scenery is guaranteed, and the hot-air balloon turns into a real photography spot. The pictures will be breathtaking thanks to the morning light mixed with the colors of the landscapes.
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4 – Discover canyoning near the village of Gréolières
Only one hour by car from Grasses, come and discover the Gours du Rey canyon! This unusual activity takes about half a day. On the program, abseiling jumps and even natural slides. The instructor provides you with all the equipment necessary for the smooth running of the activity. This canyoning spot is a pretty easy level and is thus suitable for beginners. If you have an intermediate or even advanced level, other sites are also accessible in the Gorges du Verdon.
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5 – Climbing in the Marseille Calanques
A truly unmissable climbing spot, the Calanques National Park offers many sites and a multitude of routes for enthusiasts and beginners. The very favorable climate of Marseille and its surroundings makes it possible to practice climbing all year long. If you are a beginner, you will have to go with experienced friends, or you will have to turn to a provider who will accompany you and give you the necessary gear. Depending on the route, you will have an exceptional view of the Calanques massif and the Mediterranean Sea. This type of activity is a great way to visit France unusually.
6 – Slide on an electric surf on Lake Serre-Ponçon, one of the most unusual activities in the PACA region
E-surfing is one of the most unusual activities in the PACA region. Still little known, it is a very fun sporting experience. Electric surfing can be practiced alone or with others on Lake Serre-Ponçon. With a joystick, you choose your speed and your body weight guides your surf. After a good 30-minute session, you will feel that your muscles have worked pretty well. It’s a great opportunity to cool off while having a great time.
The PACA region offers its inhabitants and visitors many activities, each more incredible than the last. Only a few kilometers apart, you go from the sea to the mountains. You will have the pleasure of exploring this region full of unique experiences thanks to the Bobee Spot app. Join the Spotters community and find unusual spots in just a few clicks.