Name: There were no open cafes in the afternoon, but that was my fault for not checking beforehand. Overall, the beach was great for cycling from Mimizan along Velodyssee.
Item: Contis Beach
Rating: 10
Author: Lena Kai

About Mimizan

Mimizan town is located in Landes 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 Mimizan

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Good for Relax

Plage de Contis

Contis Beach

Contis-Plage 0.3 km

Very good

8

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

2.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Mimizan Plage

Merquedey 5.3 km

Good

7.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • White sand • Very crowded • Large low tide

5.4 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Plage de l'Especier

Archus 6.9 km

Good

7.8

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

3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Mimizan Plage II

Merquedey 5.1 km

Good

7.7

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

4.4 Amenities index

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Popular types of Mimizan 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 Mimizan are Contis Beach, Mimizan Plage, Plage de l'Especier.

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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 Mimizan, 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. Fine 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.

It's worth noting that 4 beaches in Mimizan 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 Mimizan's beaches

Contis Beach Plage de Contis

10 Lena Kai

There were no open cafes in the afternoon, but that was my fault for not checking beforehand. Overall, the beach was great for cycling from Mimizan along Velodyssee.

Plage de l'Especier

10 Sylvie M.

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Mimizan Plage II

10 Mr Waddle

There's a cafeteria that serves delicious food and the waves are perfect for surfing or swimming. The beach watch is also very good.

Mimizan Plage

8 Jenk Honman

The beach offers ample free parking and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the sun, sand, and surf. Additionally, the beach boasts pristine white sand that adds to the overall beauty of the location.

The warmest month during the year in this area is July, with the air temperature rising up to 23.9°C and the water temperature up to 21.5°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 10.1°C and the water temperature down to 10.9°C.