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Plage du Fort de Socoa
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Plage du Fort de Socoa is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 16th place out of 16 beaches in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques region 107.1 km away from its center, the city of Pau. It is one of the beaches of Socoa - Zokoa settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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 very crowded place during the season.
Plage du Fort de Socoa coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage d'Erromardie, which has a rating of 7.9.
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Plage du Fort de Socoa is located in Pyrenees-Atlantiques within Socoa - Zokoa, 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
"This beach is a stunning destination to explore, with its golden sand adding to its natural beauty."
Ferran Batllori Soler
User reviews
"This beach is a stunning destination to explore, with its golden sand adding to its natural beauty."
Ferran Batllori Soler
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Restaurants
- Restaurant Chez Marg...• 5 min walk
- Arraina• 6 min walk
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- O Spot Snack plage d...• 9 min walk
Attractions
- Fort de Socoa• 2 min walk
- Digue Donibane• 18 min walk
- The Basque Corniche• 21 min walk
- Maison Ezkerrenea• 22 min walk
Transport
- EAS• 9.8km
- S.Juan De Luz• 27 min walk
- Saint-Jean-De-Luz -...• 27 min walk
Localities
- Socoa - Zokoa• 410m
- Pau• 107.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Plage du Fort de Socoa?
The coastline of Plage du Fort de Socoa 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 Plage du Fort de Socoa?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage du Fort de Socoa, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Plage du Fort de Socoa good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Plage du Fort de Socoa is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Plage du Fort de Socoa for swimming is very positive.
Is the Plage du Fort de Socoa good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Plage du Fort de Socoa secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage du Fort de Socoa?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage du Fort de Socoa.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurant Chez Margot is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Fort de Socoa?
There are 1023 places to stay in the Plage du Fort de Socoa area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage du Fort de Socoa include:
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How far is the Plage du Fort de Socoa from parking?
The Plage du Fort de Socoa 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 Plage du Fort de Socoa?
There are 4 attractions near Plage du Fort de Socoa that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Fort de Socoa located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Plage du Fort de Socoa?
The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Fort de Socoa is August. 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?
Plage du Fort de Socoa (Pyrenees-Atlantiques) 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.Plage du Fort de Socoa (Pyrenees-Atlantiques) 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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