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Palavas-les-Flots
Palavas beach
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About
Palavas beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 11th place out of 29 beaches in the Herault region 10.5 km away from its center, the city of Montpellier. It is one of the beaches of Palavas-les-Flots settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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, seniors etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Palavas beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Avenue Saint-Maurice, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Beach overall scores
Palavas beach is located in Herault region (French Riviera sub-region) within Palavas-les-Flots, 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
"There are plenty of parking spots available, and while they do require payment, the fees are reasonable. The beach itself is clean and bustling with activity. It's worth noting that the beach offers access to the water for disabled individuals, as well as free access to restrooms and showers. Additionally, there are garbage cans scattered throughout the area. Oh, and the san..."
Daoud El Moussaoui
User reviews
"There are plenty of parking spots available, and while they do require payment, the fees are reasonable. The beach itself is clean and bustling with activity. It's worth noting that the beach offers access to the water for disabled individuals, as well as free access to restrooms and showers. Additionally, there are garbage cans scattered throughout the area. Oh, and the san..."
Daoud El Moussaoui
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Le Lamparo• 4.8km
- Clair de Lune• 4.9km
- Brasserie Les Arts• 4.9km
- Coeur Des Sables• 4.9km
Attractions
- Palavas-les-flots• 15 min walk
- Plage Palavas les fl...• 2.4km
- Domain of Maguelone...• 3.2km
- La Porte De Maguelon...• 3.4km
Transport
- MPL• 7.5km
- Lauriers• 36.2km
- Gare de Villeneuve-l...• 6.2km
Localities
- Palavas-les-Flots• 1km
- Montpellier• 10.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Palavas beach?
The coastline of Palavas beach is covered with 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Palavas beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Palavas beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Palavas 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.
Palavas beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Palavas beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Palavas 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Palavas beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
What are the key audiences of Palavas beach?
Palavas beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Palavas beach?
The bar is located right on the Palavas beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Lamparo is the closest place located 4800 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Palavas beach?
There are 1160 places to stay in the Palavas beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Palavas beach from parking?
The Palavas 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 Palavas beach?
There are 4 attractions near Palavas beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Palavas-les-flots located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Palavas beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Palavas 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?
Palavas 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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