Photo of Grande Plage with bright sand surface

Photo of Grande Plage with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Grande Plage with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Grande Plage and the settlement

Photo of Grande Plage - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.8

Very good

Grande Plage

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Grande Plage?

The bar is located right on the Grande Plage.There are 4 restaurants nearby.LOPEZ ICE Saint Jean de Luz is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Grande Plage?

There are 1068 places to stay in the Grande Plage area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Grande Plage include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=248454&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Magenta</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4400161&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Loquin</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3350706&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment SanGalanteria</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6659109&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">GAMBETTA HYPER CENTRE BALCON</a></li></ul>

Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France

#33 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located within the settlement

Maribernatenia • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe La B

10 - Exceptional 50m

Restaurant LOPEZ ICE Saint Jean de Luz

9 - Excellent 50m

Spanish Restaurant Toki Goxoa

9.2 - Excellent 60m

Bar Le Mille Sabords

7.6 - Very good 60m

Cafe Café de Paris

8.2 - Very good 60m

Bar Restaurant Le Prado

7.6 - Very good 60m

Cafe Le Brouillarta, Petit-Déjeuner - Salon de Thé

9.4 - Excellent 70m

Bar Duke Bar

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Bar Brasserie Le Sud

6.2 - Pleasant 70m

Park Parc Ducontenia

530m

Park Saint Jean de Luz Botanical Garden

1.1km

Park Domaine d'Abbadia

6.4km

Hiking Area Départ /Start Sentier de La Corniche

6.9km

Hiking Area Start camino Biarritz

7.9km

Hiking Area Sentier du littoral de Bidart à Saint-Jean-De-Luz

8km

Hiking Area GR 10 Traversée des Pyrénées Randonnée dans les Pyrénées de l'Atlantiques à la Méditerranée

8.4km

Park Parc de Belcenia

8.5km

Park Sokoburu dunes

9.4km

Playground Parlementia

5.5km

Playground Aire de Jeux Eglise Bidart

7.4km

Playground Fronton (de pelote basque) et terrain 'Gaztelu Zahar'

8.8km

Supermarket Monop' SAINT JEAN REX

280m

Supermarket Carrefour City

330m

Supermarket MONOPRIX SAINT JEAN DE LUZ

350m

Supermarket Lidl

1.7km

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Saint-Jean-de-Luz

2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Saint Jean De Luz

2.9km

Supermarket Carrefour

2.9km

Bakery Au Fournil de la Licorne

8.8 - Excellent 8.2km

Supermarket Supermarché

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Horses Pier

9.2 - Excellent 70m

Tourist Attraction Digue Donibane

100m

Tourist Attraction Maison Ezkerrenea

9 - Excellent 100m

Tourist Attraction Rue la plus étroite de la ville

130m

Tourist Attraction Escaliers belzunce

8 - Very good 180m

Church Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

200m

Tourist Attraction Saint Jean de Luz

280m

Tourist Attraction Fort de Socoa

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction The Basque Corniche

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Casino Casino JOA de St-Jean-de-Luz

80m

Amusement Park Bid'a Parc

6.6km

Night Club Discothèque La Licorne

6 - Pleasant 8km

Historical Landmark Cape Higuer Lighthouse

9.7km

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About

Grande Plage is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 4th place out of 16 beaches in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques region 105.4 km away from its center, the city of Pau. It is one of the beaches of Maribernatenia settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Grande Plage coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. There are also some surf spots.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage d'Erromardie, which has a rating of 7.9.

Grande Plage is located in Pyrenees-Atlantiques within Maribernatenia, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+20 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Maribernatenia • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Cafe La B

10 - Exceptional 50m

Restaurant LOPEZ ICE Saint Jean de Luz

9 - Excellent 50m

Spanish Restaurant Toki Goxoa

9.2 - Excellent 60m

Bar Le Mille Sabords

7.6 - Very good 60m

Cafe Café de Paris

8.2 - Very good 60m

Bar Restaurant Le Prado

7.6 - Very good 60m

Cafe Le Brouillarta, Petit-Déjeuner - Salon de Thé

9.4 - Excellent 70m

Bar Duke Bar

8.6 - Excellent 70m

Bar Brasserie Le Sud

6.2 - Pleasant 70m

Park Parc Ducontenia

530m

Park Saint Jean de Luz Botanical Garden

1.1km

Park Domaine d'Abbadia

6.4km

Hiking Area Départ /Start Sentier de La Corniche

6.9km

Hiking Area Start camino Biarritz

7.9km

Hiking Area Sentier du littoral de Bidart à Saint-Jean-De-Luz

8km

Hiking Area GR 10 Traversée des Pyrénées Randonnée dans les Pyrénées de l'Atlantiques à la Méditerranée

8.4km

Park Parc de Belcenia

8.5km

Park Sokoburu dunes

9.4km

Playground Parlementia

5.5km

Playground Aire de Jeux Eglise Bidart

7.4km

Playground Fronton (de pelote basque) et terrain 'Gaztelu Zahar'

8.8km

Supermarket Monop' SAINT JEAN REX

280m

Supermarket Carrefour City

330m

Supermarket MONOPRIX SAINT JEAN DE LUZ

350m

Supermarket Lidl

1.7km

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Saint-Jean-de-Luz

2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Saint Jean De Luz

2.9km

Supermarket Carrefour

2.9km

Bakery Au Fournil de la Licorne

8.8 - Excellent 8.2km

Supermarket Supermarché

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Horses Pier

9.2 - Excellent 70m

Tourist Attraction Digue Donibane

100m

Tourist Attraction Maison Ezkerrenea

9 - Excellent 100m

Tourist Attraction Rue la plus étroite de la ville

130m

Tourist Attraction Escaliers belzunce

8 - Very good 180m

Church Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

200m

Tourist Attraction Saint Jean de Luz

280m

Tourist Attraction Fort de Socoa

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Tourist Attraction The Basque Corniche

9.4 - Excellent 2.3km

Casino Casino JOA de St-Jean-de-Luz

80m

Amusement Park Bid'a Parc

6.6km

Night Club Discothèque La Licorne

6 - Pleasant 8km

Historical Landmark Cape Higuer Lighthouse

9.7km

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Located at nearest locality

Ixaka • 1.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

What to do in Grande Plage? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Grande Plage can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Grande Plage is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

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Nearest Beaches

1.7km 23 min walk

Connected beach

Plage du Fort de Socoa Plage du Fort de Socoa

6.6 Good

1.7km 23 min walk

Connected beach

Plage de Ciboure Plage de Ciboure

6.8 Good

2.6km

Plage d'Erromardie Plage d'Erromardie

7.9 Very good

3.8km

Plage de Lafitenia Plage de Lafitenia

7.7 Very good

4.8km

Plage de Senix Plage de Senix

7.1 Good

6.7km

Plage d'Uhabia Plage d'Uhabia

7.7 Very good

Popular beach 7.5km

Bidart Beach Bidart Beach

6.9 Good

7.9km

Playa Hendaia Playa Hendaia

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Maribernatenia • 1.3km

Main locality of province

Pau • 105.4km

Transport

Airport

EAS • 11.1km

Bus Station

S.Juan De Luz • 570m

Train Station

Saint-Jean-De-Luz - Ciboure • 620m

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

Landon

10 Exceptional

Incredible location

April 2023

Lena Grove

10 Exceptional

Taking a stroll from my hotel to this spot in the evening was a truly unforgettable experience, particularly due to the stunning sunset over the gorgeous beach.

April 2023

Kazimir Zawadzki

8 Very good

The beach is clean and lovely.

April 2023

Sarina Delgado

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning, but the lack of waves may disappoint some. However, the town itself is rather dull with limited activities available.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Grande Plage?

The coastline of Grande Plage is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Grande Plage?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Grande Plage has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Grande Plage is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Grande Plage good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Grande Plage is partially protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Grande Plage good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Grande Plage secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Grande Plage?

Grande Plage can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Grande Plage?

The bar is located right on the Grande Plage.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.LOPEZ ICE Saint Jean de Luz is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Grande Plage?

There are 1068 places to stay in the Grande Plage area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Grande Plage include:

Hotel Magenta

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Grande Plage from parking?

The Grande Plage has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Grande Plage?

There are 4 attractions near Grande Plage that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rue la plus étroite de la ville located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Grande Plage?

The month with the highest temperature in Grande Plage is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Grande Plage (Pyrenees-Atlantiques) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.