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Richelieu beach
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About
Richelieu beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 11th place out of 29 beaches in the Herault region 48.6 km away from its center, the city of Montpellier. It is one of the beaches of Malfato settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, families with children, seniors etc. It is very crowded place during the season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Richelieu beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Manovi Plage, which has a rating of 8.5.
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Richelieu beach is located in Herault region (French Riviera sub-region) within Malfato, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach boasts a pristine expanse of golden, fine sand and is equipped with ample amenities for visitors."
Henna Palmer
User reviews
"The beach boasts a pristine expanse of golden, fine sand and is equipped with ample amenities for visitors."
Henna Palmer
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mourre-Blanc 5.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Domaine de l'Oustalet 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Les Aresquiers 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Marseillan Plage 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Portiragnes Plage 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Valras-Plage 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Pech Rouge 3.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Gruissan 2.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Malfato 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Malfato 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Malfato 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Vias 3.3 km
What to do in Richelieu beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Richelieu beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Richelieu beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Côté Mer• 3 min walk
- Le cubana• 3 min walk
- Le Thoma's Bar-resto...• 3 min walk
- Le Colibri• 3 min walk
Attractions
- Cap canaille• 1 min walk
- Excoursion privè en...• 11 min walk
- Pointe de Rochelongu...• 13 min walk
- Maison de la mer - A...• 17 min walk
Transport
- BZR• 12.6km
- Petit• 3.8km
- Gare d'Agde• 5.2km
Localities
- Malfato• 850m
- Montpellier• 48.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Richelieu beach?
The Richelieu beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Richelieu beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Richelieu beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Richelieu beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
- Surfing
Is the Richelieu beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Richelieu beach is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Richelieu beach good for families?
Yes, the Richelieu beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Richelieu beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
What are the key audiences of Richelieu beach?
Richelieu beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Families with children
- Senior people
- FKK / Naturists
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Richelieu beach?
The bar is located right on the Richelieu beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Côté Mer is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Richelieu beach?
There are 1579 places to stay in the Richelieu beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Richelieu beach from parking?
The Richelieu beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Richelieu beach?
There are 4 attractions near Richelieu beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cap canaille located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Richelieu beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Richelieu beach is July. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Richelieu beach (Herault) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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Ox 2.1 km
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Les Cabanes de Carnon 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Vias 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
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