About Dunkirk

Dunkirk locality is located in Nord France, and famous for its turquoise water, whose crystal clarity is incredible! This increases the level of beach recreation, since the better the water, the more pleasant it is to be in it! But don't be too cool!

Nearest beaches in Dunkirk

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Good for Relax

Plage Bray Dunes

Bray-Dunes 2 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide

5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Plage de Malo-les-Bains

Dunkirk 1.7 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

3.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

De Panne Strand

De Panne 1.1 km

Good

7.3

Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom

4.8 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Petit-Fort-Philippe Beach

Grand-Fort-Philippe 0.5 km

Good

7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide

2.7 Amenities index

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Popular types of Dunkirk beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Dunkirk are Plage Bray Dunes, Plage de Malo-les-Bains, De Panne Strand.

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Dunkirk, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of locality are mainly narrow. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

3 out of 4 beaches in Dunkirk are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 3 beaches in Dunkirk have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

Latest reviews on Dunkirk's beaches

Plage Bray Dunes

10 Soren Jansen

Super

Plage de Malo-les-Bains

10 Ethan Larson

This beach in France is definitely one of my favorites. It stretches for kilometers and boasts soft, sandy shores with shallow waters. The added bonus of bars and pubs serving excellent food make it even better. I was impressed with it when I visited shortly after watching a movie. However, it's worth noting that the weather in Dunkirk can be unpredictable.

Petit-Fort-Philippe Beach

10 Ethan Brooks

The beach was beautiful with clean sand, and there were plenty of activities to do such as sailing on the river. Additionally, there were a few restaurants available to choose from. We parked our camping car there before taking the Eurotunnel.

De Panne Strand

10 Koyan Nenkov

The beach is simply amazing - it's clean, wide, and has golden sand.

The warmest month during the year in this area is August, with the air temperature rising up to 18.8°C and the water temperature up to 17.9°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 8.3°C and the water temperature down to 9°C.