Biscarrosse Lac

The beaches of Biscarrosse

Written by Charlotte
19 nov. 2024
The beaches of Biscarrosse

The town of Biscarrosse plage

Biscarrosse plage is the perfect place to find a surf school in the Landes region of Aquitaine. surf school or simply to feel the sea breeze in your hair.
You can also watch the "pros" of the discipline take on the Atlantic waves.
It's also the ideal place to do a bit of shopping during your vacation, before or after a sunbathing session, for the duration of your stay at our Biscarosse Slow Village campsite.

Biscarrosse beaches and coastline

Along its 5 kilometers of golden sand, the Biscarrosse coastline offers a variety of atmospheres: from confidential surf spots to wild beaches and lively seaside resorts. The dunes of the Biscarrosse coastline are mythical, and although less well known than the Dune du Pyla in the Arcachon basin, they are well worth a visit.
Present for thousands of years, they are the very emblem of the destination, on the ocean side.
Surfing and water sports enthusiasts make no mistake: here, you can ride the most beautiful waves on the Atlantic, with a view of the sand hills and pine forest.
Just a stone's throw from the beaches, boutiques invite you to do a little shopping, and Californian bars let you extend the surfing spirit of your day with cocktails and tapas.

The central beach, at the end of the pedestrian avenue that crosses the resort, is the most family-friendly.
The Biscarrosse coastline can also be explored on footpaths, during a hike, a bike ride on the cycle paths or a pleasant horseback ride.

 

Enjoy sunsets on the beach

The wild landscape of Biscarrosse's beaches can best be appreciated at the end of the day: in the special light of the setting sun, the immensity of the ocean and the relief of the waves take on all the more character.
Early evening is the time when the beach empties of summer visitors, making way for slow-living vacationers, romantic couples and surf-casting enthusiasts.
Then it's time for a picnic or aperitif in the sand, while enjoying the daily spectacle of the sunset over the Atlantic.

Activities in the Biscarrosse Plage area

The activities at Bisca plage especially during the summer months from April to October!
The beach district is both chic and modern, so you're sure to feel the pleasant beachside atmosphere.

Without further ado, here is our selection of activities to inspire you during your stay in Biscarrosse :

 

  • Take an introductory surfing course (for young and old alike)
  • Family bike rides for fresh air
  • Explore the resin trail ("gemme", harvesting the sap from pine trees)
  • Idrac mini-golf for children's enjoyment
  • Ice cream tasting at the end of the beach
  • Building sandcastles with children
  • Balloon game on the sand.

The ideal beaches for sunbathing in Biscarrosse

Would you like to swim from the beaches of Biscarrosse and enjoy the beautiful energy of the Atlantic Ocean during your stay at our Biscarrosse campsite? You're right! Biscarrosse has many facets: you'll find beaches that are calm and sunny, others that are shady or bordered by dunes.

You can also take advantage of your time on the beach to treat yourself to a cool treat: ice creams, sorbets and fruit salads are welcome all summer long.
Without further ado, here are the best beaches in Biscarrosse:

 

  • Le vivier beach has a very pleasant wilderness feel, and is supervised during the high season.
  • The central beach is often very popular in summer, close to all Biscarrosse plage stores and ice cream parlors for gourmet pleasure at any time of day.
  • The northern beach is perfect for swimming and surfing!
  • The southern beach, on the other hand, is adjacent to a military zone, which is why it is sometimes less crowded in summer than other beaches along the coast.
  • The central beach of Lac de Biscarrosse (also in the commune of Parentis en Born) is ideal if the Atlantic is too lively for you, your young children or simply to discover another facet of the region.

 

All these beaches generally offer access to amenities such as showers and toilets. Some of them even offer surfing (special mention goes to the central beach and the vivier beach, both very popular with surfers).
In some cases, you'll even find water sports equipment and games to help you discover new activities and enjoy the water in an unusual way! Don't forget to visit the great Landes lakes and the Landes de Gascogne forest during your vacation!

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