It’s hard to overstate the importance of Port Hercule in Monaco. At the foot of the rock on which the Prince's palace sits, this large marina sits in a natural deep bay carved out of the sheer cliffs of Monacois. It was used as far back as Roman times.
At the turn of the 20th century, Prince Albert I extended it and in the 1970s, an artificial seawall was created to provide some wind protection and has become a small biodiverse environment. Come here to see the multi-million dollar super-yachts docked up - you never know, you might get invited on board!
The port is lined with restaurants and bars creating a vibrant atmosphere, while the boutiques, casinos, and Michelin–starred restaurants of Monte Carlo are only a short walk away. Also worth a look is the stunning Yacht Club de Monaco, which was designed by British architect Lord Norman Foster in the shape of a boat.
