Saintes town is located in Charente-Maritime 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!
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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 Saintes are Plage Royan, Plage des Nonnes, Plage de Marennes.
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 Saintes, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.
The beaches of town are mainly wide. 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.
8 out of 25 beaches in Saintes 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 18 beaches in Saintes 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.
This beach is a peaceful spot with attentive and supportive lifeguards. It's an ideal location for swimming because of the gentle or non-existent current and minimal waves. The sand is immaculate and perfect for creating sandcastles and digging.
This beach is an amazing destination for enjoying the sun, sand, sea, and even some delicious sausages.
This lagoon is perfect for families with young kids as it has no waves and offers ample sand to keep the little ones entertained.
This beach is slightly less busy than grand plage, but during low tide, it becomes quite muddy. However, if you don't mind getting a bit dirty, you can enjoy a free mud bath here.
The warmest month during the year in this area is July, with the air temperature rising up to 23.8°C and the water temperature up to 21°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 9.4°C and the water temperature down to 10.2°C.