Archirondel Tower

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Archirondel Beach

Good for Relax

/ 10 Very good

#8 out of 63
in Normandy

About

Archirondel Beach is located on the English Channel and it is in the 6th place out of 31 beaches in the Manche region 68.9 km away from its center, the city of Saint-Lo. It is one of the beaches of Le Petit Hameau settlement, just 24.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and brown pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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.

Archirondel Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Gorey Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

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Historical

+11 ^oC +10 ^oC

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+12 ^oC

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Le Petit Hameau, Normandy, Manche

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2.1/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Archirondel Beach is located in Manche within Le Petit Hameau, 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 coast of the Jersey, 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

"Archirondel beach is absolutely stunning. Great for rock pooling when the tide goes out, also a lovely sandy beach for the bucket and spade brigade. Martello tower which is open for self catering holidays. Small car park. Driftwood cafe. Toilets."

Rob Woodley

"Lovely place to visit for a meal or just coffee and cake,(they have a 5**** selection)Situated right on the beach,great views!"

Sp helks

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Photo of Archirondel Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Archirondel Beach surrounded by mountains

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Rob Woodley

"Lovely place to visit for a meal or just coffee and cake,(they have a 5**** selection)Situated right on the beach,great views!"

Sp helks

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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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 Archirondel Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Archirondel 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.

Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

JER• 12.5km
Gorey Pier• 18 min walk
Gare de Coutances• 46.5km

Localities

Le Petit Hameau• 24.7km
Saint-Lo• 68.9km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Archirondel Beach?

The beachline of Archirondel Beach is covered with brown pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 Archirondel Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Archirondel Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Archirondel Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Archirondel Beach 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 few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Archirondel Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Archirondel Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Archirondel Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Archirondel Beach 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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

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Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Archirondel Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Archirondel Beach.

How far is the Archirondel Beach from parking?

The Archirondel 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Archirondel Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Archirondel Beach is August. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Archirondel Beach (Jersey) 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 Archirondel Beach (Jersey) 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 Archirondel 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.