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Etretat Beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 2th place out of 17 beaches in the Seine-Maritime region 71.1 km away from its center, the city of Rouen. It is one of the beaches of Etretat settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, among the mountains.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Etretat Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage du Tilleul, which has a rating of 7.3.
Etretat Beach is located in Seine-Maritime within Etretat, 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 sand, Turquoise water
Villerville 0.1 km
What to do in Etretat Beach? 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 Etretat 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.
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Etretat Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Etretat Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The beachline of Etretat Beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Etretat Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Etretat Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Etretat Beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Etretat Beach for swimming is very 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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:
The bar is located right on the Etretat Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Brasserie Les Roches Blanches is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 204 places to stay in the Etretat Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Etretat Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Etretat 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.
There are 4 attractions near Etretat Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plaża w Etretat located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Etretat Beach is August. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.
Etretat Beach (Seine-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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Etretat Beach (Seine-Maritime) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Etretat Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
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