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Le Grau-du-Roi
Rive Gauche Beach
Plage Rive Gauche
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About
Rive Gauche Beach is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 1th place out of 5 beaches in the Gard region 38.3 km away from its center, the city of Nimes. It is one of the beaches of Le Grau-du-Roi settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious several bays coastline 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, seniors etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Rive Gauche Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. Daily boat rental service is located nearby.
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 Azur Plage, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Rive Gauche Beach is located in Gard region (Camargue sub-region) within Le Grau-du-Roi, 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.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)
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Le Grau-du-Roi 4.1 km
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Les Cabanes de Carnon 1.1 km
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Les Aresquiers 1.1 km
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Le Grau-du-Roi 0.4 km
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La Grande-Motte 1.5 km
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La Grande-Motte 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
La Petite Motte 0.9 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
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Villeneuve-les-Maguelone 3.5 km
What to do in Rive Gauche 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 Rive Gauche 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 Rive Gauche 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
- La Croix Du Sud• 2 min walk
- Splendid Hôtel• 2 min walk
- Les Pieds dans l'Eau• 3 min walk
- Trattoria Di Cetara• 3 min walk
Attractions
- Le petit train• 5 min walk
- Phil le guide Camarg...• 6 min walk
- Camargue découverte...• 6 min walk
- CHENAL DU VIDOURLE (...• 7 min walk
Transport
- MPL• 15.3km
- Lauriers• 53.1km
- Le Grau-du-Roi• 7 min walk
Localities
- Le Grau-du-Roi• 380m
- Nimes• 38.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Rive Gauche Beach?
The Rive Gauche 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 Rive Gauche Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Rive Gauche Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Rive Gauche Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
- Surfing
Is the Rive Gauche 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.
Rive Gauche Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Rive Gauche 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 very smooth.
Is the Rive Gauche Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
What are the key audiences of Rive Gauche Beach?
Rive Gauche Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Rive Gauche Beach?
The bar is located right on the Rive Gauche Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Croix Du Sud is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Rive Gauche Beach?
There are 1108 places to stay in the Rive Gauche Beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Rive Gauche Beach from parking?
The Rive Gauche 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 Rive Gauche Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Rive Gauche Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Le petit train located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Rive Gauche Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Rive Gauche 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?
Rive Gauche Beach (Gard) 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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