Famous far beyond French borders, Les Landes is home to a treasure: its fine sandy beaches with unbeatable surf spots. Whether you want to train, improve your skills, or simply try out water sports, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve listed the most beautiful beaches in the region for you, all accessible from Camping La Jaougotte. Grab your boards!
Top 3 Surf Spots in Les Landes
Wave enthusiasts and passionate surfers, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the 3 most beautiful resorts of Les Landes: Hossegor, Seignosse, and Capbreton. Renowned as major venues for world surf championships (they notably host the Quiksilver Pro and the Roxy Pro), each of them features beaches with spots suitable for different skill levels.
- In Seignosse, you’ll find the spots of Les Estagnots, Les Bourdaines, and Le Penon;
- Capbreton features Miramar, Le Port, Le Prévent, Santocha, and La Piste;
- Finally, Hossegor offers beaches like Les Culs Nus, La Centrale, Le Point d’Or, La Gravière, La Sud, and La Nord, the latter being a must-visit for experienced surfers.
Many shops offering surf and sports equipment are open there: everything you need before taking the plunge!
Beginner Surf Spots
If you already have a little surfing experience, we recommend Mimizan-Plage, an excellent spot to train peacefully and get your fill of thrills. Well-exposed, the beach features substantial yet not excessive beach breaks. A good spot to improve your skills, especially at Remember beach (north), La Garluche beach (near the Mimizan estuary), and South beach. And if you want to try your first surf session, surf clubs are plentiful: you’ll find them all along the beach.
Spots on the Silver Coast
If you’re looking for a less crowded setting, the Silver Coast awaits you with three beautiful beaches: Moliets, Le Vieux-Boucau, and Messanges. This last beach is ideal for surfers of all levels and is worth a visit for its tranquility. Perfect for soaking up the sun and nature. Moliets, on the other hand, stands out with its well-defined and powerful beach breaks, promising great thrills. Finally, Le Vieux-Boucau consists of three beaches that guarantee spacious areas for peace and quiet. After surfing, you can also enjoy other water activities in Les Landes such as stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing, and many more. You can rent your equipment from schools or even buy your inflatable paddleboard, surfboard, or windsurf online!