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Conche of Whales beach is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 30th place out of 52 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 31.6 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of Le Gillieux settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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. There is a campsite located nearby.
Conche of Whales beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. 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 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.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Petit Bec beach, which has a rating of 7.8.
Conche of Whales beach is located in Charente-Maritime within Le Gillieux, 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 coast of the Ile de Re, 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, Bright sand
Les Portes-en-Re 1.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Les Portes-en-Re 2.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand
Le Bois-Plage-en-Re 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
Lotissement des Beaumettes 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Saint-Nicolas 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Port Bourgenay 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Les Sables Barataud 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
La Pironniere 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Les Sables-d'Olonne 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Foulerot 4.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water
Quartier du Casino 0.4 km
What to do in Conche of Whales beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Conche of Whales beach 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 Conche of Whales beach 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 coastline of Conche of Whales beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Conche of Whales beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Conche of Whales beach 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.
Conche of Whales beach 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.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Conche of Whales beach 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.
Conche of Whales beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Conche of Whales beach.
There are 84 places to stay in the Conche of Whales beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Conche of Whales beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Conche of Whales 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.
The month with the highest temperature in Conche of Whales beach is July. Its average value reaches 23°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.
Conche of Whales beach (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.Conche of Whales beach (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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
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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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