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Grande Plage is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 4th place out of 16 beaches in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques region 105.4 km away from its center, the city of Pau. It is one of the beaches of Maribernatenia settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay 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, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Grande Plage coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. 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.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
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 Plage d'Erromardie, which has a rating of 7.9.
Grande Plage is located in Pyrenees-Atlantiques within Maribernatenia, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Donostia San Sebastian 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Iratzea 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Akotze-Acotz 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Xuxuenia 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Ilbarritz 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Biarritz 0.7 km
What to do in Grande Plage? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Grande Plage 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 Grande Plage 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!
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The coastline of Grande Plage 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.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Grande Plage has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Grande Plage is also suitable for the following water activities:
Activities available on the ground:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Grande Plage is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
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 gentle.
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.
Grande Plage can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Grande Plage.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.LOPEZ ICE Saint Jean de Luz is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 1068 places to stay in the Grande Plage area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Grande Plage include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Grande Plage 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.
There are 4 attractions near Grande Plage that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rue la plus étroite de la ville located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Grande Plage 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.
Grande Plage (Pyrenees-Atlantiques) 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Moliets-et-Maa 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ancien Sanatorium Vincent de Paul 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Het Club du Huga 8.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Begles 1.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Bidart 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise water
La Palmyre 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Hendaye 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Jouan 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Louley 6.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Pipeyrous 1.6 km
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