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Plage du Vivier is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 20th place out of 38 beaches in the Landes region 87.2 km away from its center, the city of Mont-de-Marsan. It is one of the beaches of Biscarrosse-Plage settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white 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 etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Plage du Vivier coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. 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.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage de Maguide Biscarrosse, which has a rating of 8.4.
Plage du Vivier is located in Landes within Biscarrosse-Plage, 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, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ancien Sanatorium Vincent de Paul 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Arcachon 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Biscarrosse-Plage 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Maguide 0.2 km
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Brouhailles 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
La Broustasse 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
La Broustasse 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Hautes-Rives 7.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Navarrosse 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cazaux 2.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Pyla-sur-Mer 7.2 km
What to do in Plage du Vivier? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Plage du Vivier 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 Plage du Vivier 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 Plage du Vivier 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.
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The Plage du Vivier is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage du Vivier, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Plage du Vivier is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Plage du Vivier does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Plage du Vivier for swimming is positive.
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.
There are several buildings near the beach.
The bar is located right on the Plage du Vivier.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.CAJU is the closest place located 4300 meters from the beach.
There are 195 places to stay in the Plage du Vivier area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Plage du Vivier 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 2 attractions near Plage du Vivier that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Biscarosse plage located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Vivier is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.
Plage du Vivier (Landes) 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 Vivier (Landes) 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Contis-Plage 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Moliets-et-Maa 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Leus Cases dou Lac 2.8 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, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Gauseirans 1.5 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
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