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Le Castellas
Castellas beach
Good for Relax
About
Castellas beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 11th place out of 29 beaches in the Herault region 38.9 km away from its center, the city of Montpellier. It is one of the beaches of Marseillan Plage settlement, just 3.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Castellas beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. 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. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Baleine, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Beach overall scores
Castellas beach is located in Herault region (French Riviera sub-region) within Marseillan Plage, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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 beautiful fine sand, but unfortunately, it is not supervised. Shower and toilet facilities are located about a hundred meters away at the car park level. As of 05/02/2022, the toilets were closed, but the outdoor shower jets were operational."
Lumina Designs
"The beach is stunning, although there were two days when the sea was rough and there were purple jellyfish present. Looking forward to tomorrow."
Liam Rendall
User reviews
"The beach boasts beautiful fine sand, but unfortunately, it is not supervised. Shower and toilet facilities are located about a hundred meters away at the car park level. As of 05/02/2022, the toilets were closed, but the outdoor shower jets were operational."
Lumina Designs
"The beach is stunning, although there were two days when the sea was rough and there were purple jellyfish present. Looking forward to tomorrow."
Liam Rendall
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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630m from center
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4.1km from center
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1.1km from center
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4.4km from center
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2.7km from center
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Appartement d'une chambre avec piscine partagee jardin amenage et wifi a Marseillan a 6 km de la pla
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What to do in Castellas 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 Castellas 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!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Le Mazet de Manon• 25 min walk
- LA CHAUMIERE• 27 min walk
- Marina Bay• 2.8km
- L'EG CLUB• 2.9km
Attractions
- Promenade• 3km
- La Maison Noilly Pra...• 4.2km
- Natural Reserve Bagn...• 4.8km
Transport
- BZR• 18.3km
- Les Cadières• 7.9km
- Gare de Marseillan-P...• 4.1km
Localities
- Marseillan Plage• 3.3km
- Montpellier• 38.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Castellas beach?
The Castellas 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 Castellas beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Castellas beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Castellas beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Is the Castellas beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, 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.
Castellas beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Castellas beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. 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 gentle.
Is the Castellas beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Castellas beach?
Castellas beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Castellas beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Castellas beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Mazet de Manon is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Castellas beach?
There are 1843 places to stay in the Castellas beach area.
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How far is the Castellas beach from parking?
The Castellas beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Castellas beach?
There are 3 attractions near Castellas beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Promenade located in 3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Castellas beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Castellas 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?
Castellas beach (Herault) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Castellas beach (Herault) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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