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Beach and water sports in Charente-Maritime
For seaside vacations, there’s a beach for everyone!
Saint-Georges-de-Didonne is an ideal destination for idleness, sunbathing, swimming in invigorating waters, strolling along the beaches and water sports.
Stay at our campsite near Royan and explore the region and its iconic sites right on the water.
What beaches are worth seeing near Royan?
Close to our campsite near Royan, discover :
The beach at Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
The beach at Saint-Georges-de-Didonne is one of the most popular and accessible beaches. It offers a large expanse of fine sand, perfect for swimming, beach games and family fun. Its gentle slope and summer supervision make it a safe and pleasant place for children. What’s more, the beach boasts a wide range of facilities and services, including restaurants, cafés and water sports areas, making it the ideal place to spend a pleasant day in complete tranquillity.
Pontaillac beach
Nearby, you’ll find several other beaches offering a variety of atmospheres. Pontaillac beach, to the west of Royan, is lively and popular with holidaymakers. With its shops and restaurants, it combines the appeal of swimming with a lively urban atmosphere, ideal for those who want to enjoy the sand while having access to the local infrastructure.
Grande Conche beach
La Grande Conche beachis the largest in Royan. Stretching for almost 3 kilometers, it’s the perfect place for families! With its soft sand and vast expanse, it’s the ideal place for beach games, swimming and long walks along the water’s edge. Well-equipped, it offers space for water sports activities and a host of local services.
Grande Côte beach
The Grande Côte beach, north of Royan, offers a wilder, more unspoilt experience. Less crowded, it’s perfect for nature lovers, with its dunes, waves and fine sand. It’s also a great place for surfing, with waves often suited to the sport.
La Crique de Suzac
Discover Crique de Suzac, nestled at the foot of the cliffs and bordered by maritime pines, away from the hustle and bustle of summer.
La Côte Sauvage
Finally, the Côte Sauvage, a little further afield, is a true natural gem, ideal for those seeking breathtaking scenery. With its steep cliffs, powerful waves and sometimes isolated beaches, it’s a popular spot for surfers and hikers. This unspoilt site offers total immersion in nature, far from the hustle and bustle of summer.
Whether you’re looking for lively or wilder beaches, vast stretches of sand or small corners of unspoilt nature, the beaches near our campsite near Royan, starting with Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, offer a wide variety of ways to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Atlantic coast.
Water sports to enjoy during your stay in Charente-Maritime
The Grande Conche, with its exceptionally fine sand, is the perfect place for everyone to “enjoy the beach to their heart’s content”: as well as swimming and sunbathing, the well-protected beach is the hub of a wide range of water sports, including optimist, catamaran, kayak, windsurfing and jet ski…
Charente-Maritime is a dream destination for water sports enthusiasts, offering a wide variety of activities accessible all year round. With its beaches, varied coastlines and estuaries, the region offers the perfect setting for water sports adapted to all levels.
Sailing is one of the region’s most popular activities. Whether you’re interested in windsurfing, dinghies or catamarans, you’ll have the opportunity to sail the calm waters of the Gironde estuary or catch the wind on the Atlantic coast. The Saint-Georges-de-Didonne sailing school, located just a few minutes from our campsite, offers courses for beginners and equipment hire for the more experienced, so you can make the most of your stay.
Surf enthusiasts will be delighted by the beaches of Côte Sauvage, Grande Côte, Pontaillac and Nauzan. These renowned spots offer waves to suit all levels, from beginners to the most experienced.
The Côte Sauvage, with its impressive waves and unspoilt natural setting, is a true paradise for surfers in search of an authentic experience. Less frequented, it’s ideal for those seeking thrills while admiring the wild beauty of the landscape.
La Grande Côte, meanwhile, is another popular spot for surfers, offering powerful waves and a spectacular environment for surfing enthusiasts. The more accessible, urban beaches of Pontaillac and Nauzan are perfect for those who want to combine swimming, surfing and a lively atmosphere.
These beaches are close to shops and restaurants, and offer a pleasant setting for beginners and experienced surfers alike.
If you prefer gentler activities, kayaking and stand-up paddling (SUP) are ideal options for exploring wild coves, marshes and estuaries, while enjoying the local flora and fauna. These sports offer total immersion in the surrounding natural environment.
Board sports such as kite-surfing and wakeboarding are also popular in Charente-Maritime, thanks to the sheltered areas and open beaches offering perfect conditions for these disciplines. For thrill-seekers, these sports promise great adrenaline-pumping moments.
Finally, for more adventurous experiences, you can opt for boat trips or jet-ski excursions, allowing you to discover the coastline from a different angle and admire the islands, lighthouses and rocky coasts of the region.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced water sports enthusiast, Charente-Maritime is the ideal place to enjoy spectacular scenery and crystal-clear waters in a natural, unspoilt setting.
