Share your experience with other travelers
ACCOMMODATIONS
Plage Les Galathees is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 4th place out of 3 beaches in the Somme region 72.9 km away from its center, the city of Amiens. It is one of the beaches of Fort-Mahon-Plage settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with 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 very crowded place during the season.
Plage Les Galathees coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. 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, sup-surfing. 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.
Plage Les Galathees is located in Somme within Fort-Mahon-Plage, 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, Blue water, Fine sand bottom
Stella-Plage 0.1 km
What to do in Plage Les Galathees? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Plage Les Galathees can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Plage Les Galathees 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 Plage Les Galathees 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.
Share your experience with other travelers
The coastline of Plage Les Galathees is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage Les Galathees, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Plage Les Galathees 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.
Plage Les Galathees 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 some boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Plage Les Galathees for swimming is negative.
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.
The bar is located right on the Plage Les Galathees.
There are 321 places to stay in the Plage Les Galathees area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage Les Galathees include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Plage Les Galathees 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 Plage Les Galathees is August. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.
Plage Les Galathees (Somme) 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.Plage Les Galathees (Somme) 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 sand
Pargny-Filain 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Sangatte 6.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Wissant 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Neufchatel-Hardelot 4.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Wimereux 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
Le Crotoy 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Calais 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ramatuelle 4.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Cap-d'Ail 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat 0.9 km
Have trouble remembering your password?
Enter the email address associated with your account
and we’ll email you a link to reset your password.
Have trouble remembering your password?
Enter the email address associated with your account and create a new password.
Verify your email
Click the link in the email that we have sent you.
We will explore over 15 000
Mediterranean beaches
to find the best
personally for you!
Just set your preferences
in the following steps