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Plages des Arros is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 24th place out of 27 beaches in the Gironde region 86.5 km away from its center, the city of Bordeaux. It is one of the beaches of Soulac-sur-Mer settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with blue water and white 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Plages des Arros coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, 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.
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.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage de l'Amelie, which has a rating of 6.8.
Plages des Arros is located in Gironde within Soulac-sur-Mer, 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, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Le Parc 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Marennes-Plage 0.2 km
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The coastline of Plages des Arros is covered with snow-white sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
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.
Plages des Arros 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 Plages des Arros 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
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.
The bar is located right on the Plages des Arros.
There are 115 places to stay in the Plages des Arros area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Plages des Arros include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Plages des Arros 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.
The month with the highest temperature in Plages des Arros is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.
Plages des Arros (Gironde) 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, Bright fine sand
Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Arcachon 0.5 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, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ancien Sanatorium Vincent de Paul 1.5 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
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