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Porce beach
Plage de Porcé
Good for Relax
About
Porce beach is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 14th place out of 56 beaches in the Loire-Atlantique region 53.1 km away from its center, the city of Nantes. It is one of the beaches of Villes Thomas settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright 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, pet owners etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Porce beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, 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.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Saint-Marc beach, which has a rating of 8.
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Beach overall scores
Porce beach is located in Loire-Atlantique within Villes Thomas, 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.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- La Vecquerie• 8 min walk
- La Mouette• 12 min walk
- Cafe Popote• 15 min walk
- Kebab de la Trebale• 18 min walk
Attractions
- Tumulus Dissignac• 2.8km
- Visite d'Airbus Atla...• 4.6km
- Escal'Atlantic• 4.6km
- Sous-marin Espadon• 4.8km
Transport
- LBY• 8.1km
- Chemin de la Source• 4.1km
- Saint-Nazaire• 4.9km
Localities
- Villes Thomas• 1.9km
- Nantes• 53.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Porce beach?
The coastline of Porce beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Porce beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Porce 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 Porce beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Porce beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
Is the Porce 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Porce beach secluded and good for relaxing?
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 following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Porce beach?
Porce beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Beachgoers with pets
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Porce beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Porce beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Vecquerie is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Porce beach?
There are 517 places to stay in the Porce beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Porce beach include:
- Aparthotel Adagio Access Saint Nazaire (Opening May 2021)
- The Originals City, Hôtel de l'Europe, Saint-Nazaire
- Hotel La Belle Etoile
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Porce beach from parking?
The Porce 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 Porce beach?
There are 4 attractions near Porce beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Tumulus Dissignac located in 2.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Porce beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Porce beach is July. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 20°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?
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