Name: This is a beautiful location with convenient parking and a fantastic beach bar serving delicious tapas.
Item: Plage des Bourdaines
Rating: 10
Author: Lena Van der Meer

About Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Oloron-Sainte-Marie town is located in Pyrenees-Atlantiques 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 Oloron-Sainte-Marie

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Good for Relax

Plage des Bourdaines

Le Penon 0.7 km

Good

7.2

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

5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Plage du metro

Gauseirans 3.3 km

Good

7.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

2.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Arnaoutchot Naturiste

Lassere 4.5 km

Good

7.2

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

2 Amenities index

Plage du Parc

Soorts-Hossegor 0.4 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

Plage des Chenes-Lieges

Soorts-Hossegor 0.8 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa Hendaia

Sopite 1.1 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Crowded in season • Large low tide • Distant parking

0.5 Amenities index

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Popular types of Oloron-Sainte-Marie beaches

Beaches in small bays

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 Oloron-Sainte-Marie are Milady Beach, Cavalier Beach, Ondres Beach.

What is there to do at Oloron-Sainte-Marie beaches other than the obvious sunbathing and swimming? If you don't want your snorkel mask to go unused during your holiday, it is recommended to look in advance for information about what beach activities are available in the area. So, let's see what the beaches of town have to offer! The most popular types of active recreation in the area are considered to be: surfers, sup boarders, kite surfers

The SUP board is the "sister" of surfing, born in Hawaii. Originally used on waves, this activity is now more commonly perceived as a relatively calm form of recreation, the popularity of which is growing day by day. On the nearby beaches of Oloron-Sainte-Marie, this activity is very common. If you like discovering new interesting perspectives, then SUP is a great opportunity for this. In addition, SUP is always a great way to relax the body - isn't that wonderful? So, if you're ready, the best beach for SUP surfing in the city is Cavalier Beach, Plage d'Erromardie, Grande Plage.

The true surf enthusiast is always on the lookout for the "perfect wave". Good news! There are 13 beaches in the suburb of Oloron-Sainte-Marie where it could potentially be found. Of course, we are not sure, but the popularity of these places among other surfers is encouraging. And to make it easier to choose, here is the most popular surf spot in the city - Milady Beach.

The beaches of Oloron-Sainte-Marie are perfect for kite surfing and wind surfing enthusiasts. The necessary infrastructure is available; you just need to catch the right weather (monitor the forecast). Below, we have selected the most popular beaches for these activities in the area: Soustons Beach, La Madrague, Plage du metro.

The area has classic beach activities such as volleyball and sometimes football. Not all beaches can offer the necessary equipment, but nevertheless, in the vicinity of Oloron-Sainte-Marie, there are those that offer these activities. Here's one of them: Mammee Bay beach.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Plage d'Uhabia

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

France, Xuxuenia 0.7 km

Plage de Moliets

Moliets Beach

7.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

France, Moliets-et-Maa 3 km

Plage de la Savane

7.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Capbreton 1.3 km

Plage de Senix

7.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

France, Akotze-Acotz 0.7 km

Plage de Bidart

Bidart Beach

6.9

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom

France, Bidart 0.5 km

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Sandy beaches in Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Plage Cavalier

Cavalier Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Gauseirans 1.5 km

Plage d'Ondres

Ondres Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Leus Cases dou Lac 2.8 km

Plage du Port Vieux

8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Biarritz 0.7 km

Plage d'Erromardie

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Iratzea 0.5 km

Plage d'Ilbarritz

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Ilbarritz 0.7 km

Grande Plage

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Maribernatenia 1.3 km

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Long beaches in Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Plage de Milady

Milady Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand

France, Ilbarritz 0.7 km

Plage du Prevent Sud

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Soorts-Hossegor 1.6 km

Plage de Biarritz

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Biarritz 0.1 km

Plage du Pavillon Royal

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Ilbarritz 1.2 km

Plage de Labenne

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Village de Chalets du Boudigau 1.3 km

Plage du Prevent

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

France, Capbreton 1.6 km

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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Plage de Lafitenia

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Akotze-Acotz 1 km

Playa de Hondarribia

Hondarribia Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

Spain, Hondarribia 2 km

Plage Des Sableres

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains 1.2 km

Plage du Lac

7.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Green water

France, Vieux-Boucau-les-Bains 0.3 km

Soustons Plage

Soustons Beach

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand, Turquoise pure water

France, Jouan 1.5 km

La Madrague

7.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble

France, Blancpignon 2.6 km

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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 Oloron-Sainte-Marie, 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.

5 out of 33 beaches in Oloron-Sainte-Marie 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 15 beaches in Oloron-Sainte-Marie 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 Oloron-Sainte-Marie's beaches

Plage des Bourdaines

10 Lena Van der Meer

This is a beautiful location with convenient parking and a fantastic beach bar serving delicious tapas.

Plage du metro

10 Larisa Kovačević

This beach is exceptionally clean and stunning. It offers all the necessary amenities, nothing more, nothing less. You'll find lifeguards, a restaurant, a kiosk, restrooms, and parking.

Plage du Parc

10 Lirien Kael

This is a stunning spot with a limited number of visitors, perfect for a leisurely stroll, and great for taking a dip in both the ocean and the cozy bars.

Plage des Chenes-Lieges

10 Landon Jules

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Playa Hendaia

10 Lila Brooks

The beach is stunning and the restaurant with its view is delightful. It's a haven for surfers.

Plage du Rey

8 Daniel Rivers

This particular beach on the lake is known for having the least amount of current, resulting in slightly muddy water. It also has some rocks, plenty of small crabs and shrimps, and offers a good amount of shade. It is an ideal spot for families with young children to enjoy swimming.

The warmest month during the year in this area is August, with the air temperature rising up to 25.4°C and the water temperature up to 22.1°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 10.5°C and the water temperature down to 12.9°C.