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Azur Beach
Azur Plage
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About
Azur Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 1th place out of 29 beaches in the Herault region 18.2 km away from its center, the city of Montpellier. It is one of the beaches of La Grande-Motte settlement, just 0.5 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Azur Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, 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, sup-surfing. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Rive Gauche, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Azur Beach is located in Herault region (Camargue sub-region) within La Grande-Motte, 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 stunning scenery and is perfect for leisurely strolls. It's conveniently located with plenty of paid and free parking options available. If you're an early riser, you might even be able to spot some seashells. 😄"
Nikolai Petrovichov
"The beach has an excellent location and there is plenty of public parking available nearby. The team's service is exceptional and surpasses any other experience we've had in France or Italy. They are courteous, responsive, proactive, and considerate, exceeding all of our expectations. The food menu is limited, but the salads and kids menu we ordered were delicious and prepar..."
Nicolette Dupont
User reviews
"The beach boasts a stunning scenery and is perfect for leisurely strolls. It's conveniently located with plenty of paid and free parking options available. If you're an early riser, you might even be able to spot some seashells. 😄"
Nikolai Petrovichov
"The beach has an excellent location and there is plenty of public parking available nearby. The team's service is exceptional and surpasses any other experience we've had in France or Italy. They are courteous, responsive, proactive, and considerate, exceeding all of our expectations. The food menu is limited, but the salads and kids menu we ordered were delicious and prepar..."
Nicolette Dupont
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Le Grau-du-Roi 4.1 km
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Les Cabanes de Carnon 1.1 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
Le Grau-du-Roi 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
La Petite Motte 0.9 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
La Grande-Motte 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Le Grau-du-Roi 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Les Cabanes de Carnon 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Les Cabanes de Carnon 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Palavas-les-Flots 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Villeneuve-les-Maguelone 3.5 km
What to do in Azur Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Azur Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Azur 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
- La Piscine• 2 min walk
- LE PETIT OPERA• 2 min walk
- Café Jules - Bar à T...• 2 min walk
- Restaurant Le Grand...• 2 min walk
Attractions
- Plage du Centre Vill...• 1 min walk
- Fishion paddle• 2 min walk
- Vent Debout• 3 min walk
- Parc gonflable Kango...• 5 min walk
Transport
- MPL• 10.7km
- Lauriers• 50.1km
- Le Grau-du-Roi• 4.7km
Localities
- La Grande-Motte• 550m
- Montpellier• 18.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Azur Beach?
The Azur 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 Azur Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Azur Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Azur Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Sup surfing (Sup touring)
- Surfing
Is the Azur 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.
Azur Beach is fully protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Azur Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Azur Beach good for families?
Yes, the Azur 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 Azur Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Azur Beach?
Azur Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Families with children
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Azur Beach?
The bar is located right on the Azur Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Piscine is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Azur Beach?
There are 1236 places to stay in the Azur Beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Azur Beach from parking?
The Azur Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Azur Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Azur Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage du Centre Ville located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Azur Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Azur 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?
Azur 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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