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Arcachon
Arcachon Beach
Plage d'Arcachon
Good for Relax
About
Arcachon Beach is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 15th place out of 27 beaches in the Gironde region 50.3 km away from its center, the city of Bordeaux. It is one of the beaches of Arcachon settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
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.
Arcachon Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, showers, 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.
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 du Moulleau, which has a rating of 8.1.
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Arcachon Beach is located in Gironde within Arcachon, 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 in Arcachon is free of charge and has beautiful white sand that is soft to the touch."
Janda Pavelka
"Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions and a dreary sky, this beach still manages to offer a pleasant experience. Plus, the white, fine sand adds to the overall appeal."
Mertan Celebi.
User reviews
"The beach in Arcachon is free of charge and has beautiful white sand that is soft to the touch."
Janda Pavelka
"Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions and a dreary sky, this beach still manages to offer a pleasant experience. Plus, the white, fine sand adds to the overall appeal."
Mertan Celebi.
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Located at nearest locality
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Appartement d'une chambre a Arcachon a 30 m de la plage avec vue sur la mer terrasse amenagee et wif
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Located at nearest locality
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710m from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)
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Pyla-sur-Mer 7.2 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- La Petite Moulerie• 2 min walk
- LE PITT• 3 min walk
- Le Cabestan• 4 min walk
- Arcachon 1900• 4 min walk
Attractions
- Union des Bateliers...• 2 min walk
- Le Quartier de la Vi...• 12 min walk
- Union Of Boatmen Arc...• 13 min walk
- Observatoire Sainte-...• 14 min walk
Transport
- FBS• 33km
- Peixotto (Tram B)• 48km
- Gare d'Arcachon• 8 min walk
Localities
- Arcachon• 570m
- Bordeaux• 50.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Arcachon Beach?
The Arcachon Beach 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.
What are the key activities at Arcachon Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Arcachon Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
Is the Arcachon Beach good for swimming?
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.
Arcachon Beach is fully protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Arcachon Beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the Arcachon 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 Arcachon Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Arcachon Beach?
The bar is located right on the Arcachon Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Petite Moulerie is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Arcachon Beach?
There are 833 places to stay in the Arcachon Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Arcachon Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Arcachon Beach from parking?
The Arcachon 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 Arcachon Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Arcachon Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Union des Bateliers Arcachonnais: point de vente Jetée Eyrac located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Arcachon Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Arcachon Beach 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
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