Ideally located south of the Landes and at the gateway to Basque CountryThe Lou P’tit Poun campsite **** is the perfect destination to enjoy the most beautiful beaches in the south of France. Landesbut also Basque country! Here are six corners of paradise to discover, less than 15 minutes from the campsite!
The beaches of southern Landes, a long ribbon of fine sand
Our 4-star campsite in southern Landes is located 10 km from the most beautiful beaches of the Côte d’Argent and the Aquitaine coastline. You’ll be spoilt for choice! Here’s a selection of easily accessible beaches. Come on, grab your swimsuit, towel, umbrella, cooler and vamos à la playa!!!!
The beach of Capbreton
The south coast of the Landes region abounds in magnificent beaches. What’s the most beautiful beach in the Landes? It’s hard to choose between them, they all rival each other in beauty and charm. Starting with the beaches of Capbreton, just 15 minutes from the campsite. Plage Centrale is the main beach of the Landes resort. It is protected from the swell, making it very popular with families with children. Also worth a mention is Estacade beach, famous for its wooden jetty jutting out into the ocean for almost 200 meters. Between swims, take the opportunity to visit Capbreton, famous for its fishing port, fish market and Gouf. .
The beach of Labenne
Just 15 minutes from Camping Lou P’tit Poun, the charming seaside resort of Labenne-Océan boasts beautiful sunny beaches where you can swim, relax or enjoy your favourite water sports. Bordered by the Landes forest, Labenne beach stretches for three kilometers. It is monitored from mid-June to mid-September.
Tarnos beach
At the southernmost tip of the Landes region, 10 km from the campsite, the Métro beach is a large, pretty and unspoilt beach, with the Basque mountains as a backdrop. There’s also a surf school and a cycle path linking Ondres via the forest to Bayonne. In summer, lifeguards supervise the beach.
GOOD TO KNOW: the water temperature on the beaches of the Landes and Basque Country varies between 24/26°C on average.
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Ah, the pretty beaches of the Basque Country!
Without straying far from the Lou P’tit Poun Sites et Paysages campsite****, we continue towards the Basque coastline, where the beaches are as long as the traditions.
Biarritz, the “Queen of beaches, beach of kings”.
The Basque Country is home to some of the finest beaches in Europe. These include Biarritz . So take advantage of your camping vacation near the Basque Country to plant your parasol on the beach of the Côte des Basques, the cradle of French surfing. Surrounded by cliffs, it stretches for almost a kilometer. Just a stone’s throw away, with its palace-turned-palace, Biarritz’s Grande Plage has long since won its spurs among holidaymakers in search of relaxation and rest. In fact, it’s nicknamed the Plage de l’Impératrice! And to top it all off, the beach is supervised in summer.
Anglet beach
During your vacations near Anglet there are many beautiful beaches to discover. With almost 5 km of fine sand, the area nicknamed “Little California” offers bathers an attractive range of fine sandy beaches. You’ll love the Petite Chambre d’Amour beach (for surfers), the Sables d’Or beach (urban), the Marinella beach (family-friendly) or the Madrague beach (trendy).
The beach at Saint Jean-de-Luz
Saint-Jean-de-Luz is famous for its rich historical heritage and half-timbered Basque houses, but the Sun King ‘s favorite town is also known for its beautiful beaches. Located right in the center of town, St Jean de Luz ‘s Grande Plage is the largest and most beautiful of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques resorts. A pleasant walk offers beautiful views over Ciboure and Socoa. Take the coastal path to Lafitenia beach, the wildest in the ancient corsair town and a meeting place for local surfers.