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 as they take on the Atlantic waves.
It's also the ideal place to do a little shopping during your vacation, before or after a sunbathing session, while staying at our open-air hotel in Biscarrosse Slow Village.

Biscarrosse beaches and coastline

Along its 5 kilometers of golden sand, the Biscarrosse coastline offers a variety of different 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 Pilat 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 some of the best waves on the Atlantic, with views over sand hills and pine forests.

Just a stone's throw from the beaches, boutiques invite you to do a little shopping and Californian bars allow you to prolong the surfing spirit of your day over cocktails and tapas. The central beach, at the end of the pedestrian avenue that crosses the resort, is the most family-friendly.

Biscarrosse's coastline can also be discovered 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 is best 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 even more character.

Early evening is the time when the beach empties of summer visitors, to make way for slow-living holidaymakers, romantic couples or surf casting enthusiasts. It's the perfect time to enjoy a picnic or aperitif in the sand, while savoring 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 in our Slow Village Biscarrosse? 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 fresh treat: ice creams, sorbets and fruit salads are welcome all summer long.

Without further ado, here are the best beaches in Biscarrosse :

• La 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 are even suitable for surfing (with a special mention for the central beach and the vivier beach, which are 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 pleasures of the water in an unusual way! Don't forget to visit the great Landes lakes and the Landes de Gascogne forest during your vacation!