Lacanau’s most beautiful beaches
Lacanau, located on the Atlantic coast in southwest France, is an ideal destination for families with children in search of beautiful beaches. With its stretches of golden sand, perfect waves for surfing and safe swimming areas, Lacanau offers a variety of beaches to suit all needs. The Plage Centrale, with its many amenities, is perfect for a family day out, while the quieter Plage Sud is ideal for a quiet getaway. The surrounding dunes and pine forests add a natural touch, making Lacanau a true family beach paradise close to our Lacanau campsite.
Enjoy the beaches of Lacanau Océan
Lacanau Océan offers a variety of magnificent beaches, each with its own particular strengths. Plage des Écureuils is perfect for those seeking tranquillity, surrounded by dunes and pine trees. The lively Plage Centrale, with its many amenities, is ideal for families with children. The Plage Super Sud attracts surf enthusiasts with its constant waves and friendly atmosphere. Finally, the Plage Nord, wilder and less crowded, seduces with its natural beauty and vast stretches of sand. Each of Lacanau Océan’s beaches promises unforgettable moments for all tastes.
Les Ecureuils beach (South beach)
But what a strange name for a beach, you may ask? Well, it’s also known by the much more classic name of “Plage Sud” in Lacanau. This area is ideal for family holidays and outings. Supervised by lifeguards in July and August, it’s also close to the Rainbow Café and Club Mickey. If you’ve got kids, this is definitely a beach you’ll want to visit at least once! Be warned, though, that due to its popularity with tourists, it’s hard to find space. But if you can find one, you’re sure to enjoy the waves as you swim. This beach is the closest to our Lacanau campsite if you want to swim in the ocean, and can be reached in about 10 minutes by car.
If Plage Centrale is too crowded, try Lacanau’s Plage Sud. Accessible by car or bike, it features duckboards on the dune and a 600-meter pedestrian promenade linking the two beaches. The South beach, with lifeguard surveillance from May to September, offers sanitary facilities and a bike park. Please note that pets are not allowed in summer.
La plage Centrale, in the center of Lacanau
2 beaches, 2 atmospheres. Plage Centrale has nothing in common with the previous beach. This beach is historic and known to all (or almost all). In high season, it’s particularly difficult to find a place to enjoy the sun on this large beach.
Its assets? It is accessible to people with reduced mobility, and there are several parking lots nearby. A word of advice: get there as early as possible if you want to spend the day. It’s also ideal for beginner surfers, who can have fun on waves that are lower and hollow due to erosion.
Lacanau Océan’s central beach, in the heart of the town, is lined with shops and restaurants, and is accessible by bike. Stairs lead up to the beach from the paid parking lots. Every year, this beach hosts the Caraïbos Lacanau Pro, a renowned surfing event. Please note that at high tide, the beach becomes smaller due to erosion. For more space, head for the north and south beaches. Mickey’s Beach Club is 50 meters from the lifeguard station. Pets are not allowed in summer. What to do in Lacanau Cycling in Lacanau
Lacanau’s Super Sud beach
Lacanau Océan’s Super Sud beach, located in the extreme south of the town, offers a large shaded parking area under the trees. Accessible after crossing the dunes on protected paths, it stretches as far as the eye can see, ideal for calm and disconnection. Less crowded and wilder, it features dry toilets, picnic tables and a bike park. The hiking and biking trails have been renovated. Pets are not allowed in summer.
This supervised beach is ideal for family days out with the kids. You can reach it on a bike ride through the countryside. Gold for the eyes and fresh air for the lungs! The beach is supervised and is a popular spot for water sports. However, as the current is strong, it’s not really recommended for novices.
Super Nord beach
Lacanau’s North beach, close to the town center, is accessible via a charming forest and dune path. This long sandy beach, supervised in summer, is ideal for families and surf enthusiasts. Fast-food options and surf schools are available in season. The beach is equipped with Tiralos for people with reduced mobility. Pets are not allowed on the beach in summer.
This beach is set back from the city, and for this very reason is ideal for spending some quiet time. If you’re in the mood for a leisurely stroll and a relaxing break, this little corner of nature has something to dazzle you. It’s a beautiful place. Note, however, that during the day, many nudists settle here. That doesn’t stop beginners and experienced surfers alike from visiting, and you’ll find several sandbanks here.
Jah Point beach
This wild beach is relatively unknown and mostly frequented by locals. Its name is said to have been inspired by the name of a regular surfer who spent a lot of time on this beach, challenging the waves.
It’s a beautiful spot, tucked away in the forest and particularly wild. But wild means… unsupervised. Be careful if you want to swim!
Without doubt the most popular surf spot in Lacanau!
Alexandre beach
Have you always dreamed of strolling along an almost untouched beach? Alexandre beach is for you! Located to the north of Lacanau, this beautiful area is particularly wild and the atmosphere is very friendly.
How do you get there? By bike or on foot! Yes, no pain, no gain! Winding forest paths between sand dunes await you! Surf Lacanau
The beaches of Lac de Lacanau
The beaches of Lac de Lacanau, located in the heart of the Landes forest, offer an idyllic setting for a vacation with family or friends. Renowned for their calm waters and enchanting scenery, these beaches are perfect for swimming, water sports and relaxation. Moutchic beach, with its picnic areas and children’s facilities, is particularly popular with families. Plage de l’Escources, the perfect spot for sailing. These Lacanau beaches are havens of peace, where nature and leisure combine harmoniously.
Moutchic beach
The Moutchic beach in Lacanau, located alongside the lake, is ideal for a family swim in warm, supervised water. There are plenty of activities on offer, including inflatables, boating, paddling, canoeing, sailing and wakeboarding. A relaxation area with trees, lawns and picnic tables provides shade. With the Handiplage label, the beach is accessible to all. In summer, it’s advisable to come by bike, as the parking lot is often full. Pets are not allowed in summer.
La Grande Escource beach
For a swim at the lake, head for the Grande Escoure beach. Protected by the Pointe du Tedey dune, this picturesque beach is accessible by bike. Enjoy the shade of the trees and supervised swimming, ideal for children. Perfect for sailing, the site also offers dining facilities. No pets allowed in summer.
Stay at a Lacanau campsite near the beaches
Nestled on the Pointe du Tedey in the heart of Lacanau, the 4-star Le Tedey campsite offers an incomparable lakeside experience. Ideal for camping enthusiasts, it offers a range of comfortable accommodation, from mobile homes to nomad tents, as well as spacious pitches overlooking the lake. Activities abound: canoeing, cycling, hiking and, of course, water sports on the lake. With top-of-the-range services including restaurant, grocery store, bike rental and wellness area, Le Tedey promises a relaxing and enriching vacation for the whole family.