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Plage du Portel is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 2th place out of 9 beaches in the Pas-de-Calais region 97.5 km away from its center, the city of Arras. It is one of the beaches of Le Portel settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Plage du Portel coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
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.
Plage du Portel is located in Pas-de-Calais within Le Portel, 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
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The coastline of Plage du Portel 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage du Portel, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Plage du Portel is partially protected from waves. 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 Plage du Portel 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 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.
The bar is located right on the Plage du Portel.
There are 590 places to stay in the Plage du Portel area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage du Portel include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Plage du Portel 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 1 attractions near Plage du Portel that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage - Crique de la Crevasse located in 3 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Portel 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 du Portel (Pas-de-Calais) 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 du Portel (Pas-de-Calais) 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
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