Plages du Prado
Plages du Prado (Prado Beaches) are a series of artificial beaches located in the southern part of Marseille, France. The seaside park was developed in the late 1970s by Gaston Defferre using the fill from the excavation of the Marseille subway lines.[1]
| Plages du Prado | |
|---|---|
| Location | Marseille, France |
| Coordinates | 43°15′20″N 5°22′30″E |
| Area | 26 hectares |
| Created | 1970s |
| Operated by | City of Marseille |
| Status | Open all year |
Overview
changeThe beaches of Prado host numerous events throughout the year, including the Sosh Freestyle Cup, which features various sports competitions such as skateboarding and BMX at the famous Bowl of Marseille skatepark. In June, concerts are held during the annual World Music Day festival.[2]
In 2008, the beaches were the venue for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, marking the first time the tournament was held outside of Brazil. For the event, the capacity of the stadium was increased to 8,500 seats. Sixteen teams participated in the competition.[3]
Notable events
change- 2008: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
- 2012: Presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon held a rally at the Plages du Prado, with an estimated 120,000 attendees.
References
change- ↑ "Blow winds and crack your cheeks - photographing the Mistral by Rachel Cobb". the Guardian. 2018-12-18. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ↑ "5 top things to do in Marseille". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ↑ "FIFA.com - New venue, familiar kings". web.archive.org. 2009-05-28. Archived from the original on 2009-05-28. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
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