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Cap-Ferret
Pointe du Cap Ferret
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Pointe du Cap Ferret is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 20th place out of 27 beaches in the Gironde region 58.7 km away from its center, the city of Burdeos. It is one of the beaches of Pyla-sur-Mer settlement, just 4.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white 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 not crowded place during the season.
Pointe du Cap Ferret 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 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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+14
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Pointe du Cap Ferret (Gironde) is located outside the Pyla-sur-Mer settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Pointe du Cap Ferret with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Le Sail Fish• 22 min walk
- La Cabane d'Hortense...• 26 min walk
- Le Bouchon Du Ferret• 27 min walk
- Chez Boulan• 27 min walk
Attractions
- Plage Cap Ferret oue...• 9 min walk
- Plage des Dunes• 28 min walk
- Le Phare du Cap Ferr...• 2.3km
- Plage de l'océan• 3.2km
Transport
- FBS• 30.3km
- Peixotto (Tram B)• 56.3km
- Petit Train• 3.2km
Localities
- Pyla-sur-Mer• 4.5km
- Bordeaux• 58.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Pointe du Cap Ferret?
The coastline of Pointe du Cap Ferret is covered with snow-white 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 Pointe du Cap Ferret?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Pointe du Cap Ferret, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Pointe du Cap Ferret good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Pointe du Cap Ferret does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Pointe du Cap Ferret 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 Pointe du Cap Ferret secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Pointe du Cap Ferret?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Pointe du Cap Ferret.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Sail Fish is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Pointe du Cap Ferret?
There are 562 places to stay in the Pointe du Cap Ferret area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Pointe du Cap Ferret include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Pointe du Cap Ferret from parking?
The Pointe du Cap Ferret has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Pointe du Cap Ferret?
There are 4 attractions near Pointe du Cap Ferret that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage Cap Ferret ouest located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Pointe du Cap Ferret?
The month with the highest temperature in Pointe du Cap Ferret 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?
Pointe du Cap Ferret (Gironde) 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.Pointe du Cap Ferret (Gironde) 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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