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La Palmyre
Phare de la coubre
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Phare de la coubre is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 22th place out of 52 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 51.6 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of La Palmyre settlement, just 4.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting coastline with 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 not crowded place during the season.
Phare de la coubre coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
To get to the beach, you need to take a short promenade. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage de la Palmyre, which has a rating of 8.4.
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Phare de la coubre (Charente-Maritime) is located outside the La Palmyre 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 Phare de la coubre 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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What to do in Phare de la coubre? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Phare de la coubre 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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What is the water and sand quality of the Phare de la coubre?
The Phare de la coubre is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Phare de la coubre?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Phare de la coubre, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Phare de la coubre is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Kite and windsurfing
Is the Phare de la coubre good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Phare de la coubre 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 Phare de la coubre for swimming is positive.
Is the Phare de la coubre 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Phare de la coubre 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 Phare de la coubre?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Phare de la coubre.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Bout Du Monde is the closest place located 4500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Phare de la coubre?
There are 152 places to stay in the Phare de la coubre area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Phare de la coubre include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Phare de la coubre from parking?
The Phare de la coubre 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 and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.
Are there any attractions nearby Phare de la coubre?
There are 1 attractions near Phare de la coubre that are popular with travelers. The nearest are La Bouverie located in 3.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Phare de la coubre?
The month with the highest temperature in Phare de la coubre 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Phare de la coubre (Charente-Maritime) 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.Phare de la coubre (Charente-Maritime) 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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