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Plage de Marennes
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Plage de Marennes is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 9th place out of 52 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 37.8 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of Marennes-Plage settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting 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 not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Plage de Marennes coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
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.
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Plage de Marennes is located in Charente-Maritime within Marennes-Plage, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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.
User reviews
"There isn't much to say about the beach, really. It's clean and peaceful with no waves."
Branthor Greendale
"The beach was incredibly stunning, with pristine cleanliness and perfectly temperate water on that particular day. It was a special experience for my dogs as they got to explore the sea for the very first time. Although dogs were not permitted on the beach, I wasn't informed about it, and since my dogs were clean, there was no cause for concern. Overall, it was a delightful ..."
Renée Lefrancois
User reviews
"There isn't much to say about the beach, really. It's clean and peaceful with no waves."
Branthor Greendale
"The beach was incredibly stunning, with pristine cleanliness and perfectly temperate water on that particular day. It was a special experience for my dogs as they got to explore the sea for the very first time. Although dogs were not permitted on the beach, I wasn't informed about it, and since my dogs were clean, there was no cause for concern. Overall, it was a delightful ..."
Renée Lefrancois
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Manger sur la Plage• 5 min walk
- E-Leclerc service st...• 22 min walk
- McDonald's• 24 min walk
- Buffalo Grill Bource...• 26 min walk
Attractions
- Rond point de la pla...• 2.8km
- Moulin de la Platain...• 3.3km
- Parking du chenal de...• 3.4km
- La cabane lagarre ba...• 4.2km
Transport
- RCO• 14.3km
- Bourg St Laurent• 19.5km
- Saint-Trojan-les-Bai...• 6.2km
Localities
- Marennes-Plage• 290m
- La Rochelle• 37.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de Marennes?
The coastline of Plage de Marennes 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.
What are the key activities at Plage de Marennes?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Plage de Marennes has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Plage de Marennes good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Plage de Marennes is fully 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 de Marennes for swimming is very positive.
Is the Plage de Marennes 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 very smooth.
Is the Plage de Marennes secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Plage de Marennes is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Plage de Marennes?
Plage de Marennes can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers (caravans / tent)
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de Marennes?
The bar is located right on the Plage de Marennes.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Manger sur la Plage is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de Marennes?
There are 216 places to stay in the Plage de Marennes area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de Marennes include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Plage de Marennes from parking?
The Plage de Marennes 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 Plage de Marennes?
There are 4 attractions near Plage de Marennes that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rond point de la plage located in 2.8 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Plage de Marennes?
The month with the highest temperature in Plage de Marennes is July. Its average value reaches 24°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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Plage de Marennes (Charente-Maritime) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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