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7.8

Very good

Plage du Petit Nice

Cazaux, France

#33 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access White fine sand Fine sand bottom Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Pyla-sur-Mer • 7.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Hôtel Restaurant La Co(o)rniche

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Ha(a)ïtza

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Restaurant Etche Ona

7.4 - Good 4.2km

Bar La Sauvagerie

7.8 - Very good 6.1km

Bar D'Angelo Jean-Yves

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

Bar Bar Tabac Le Refuge

7.2 - Good 6.4km

Restaurant Club Paradiso

6.8km

Seafood Restaurant La Cabane du Mimbeau

9 - Excellent 6.8km

Bar Bar Tabac du Moulleau

9 - Excellent 7.2km

Park Dune of Pilat

2.8km

Park Aire de jeu club de voile du Pyla sur Mer

6.1km

Park Alain Boulan Garden

7.4km

Park Jardins Capiens

8.1km

Park Salle Tir au Vol - Plage Pereire

8.4km

Hiking Area Sentier de la Vigne

9.2km

Park Dulas Community Garden

9.4km

Hiking Area Coin plongée

9.4km

Park Place fleming

9.5km

Playground Aire de jeux Parc Meller

6.1km

Playground Le raid des oiseaux

7.1km

Playground Aire de jeux Mimbeau

7.8km

Playground Street workout

8.9km

Playground Espace Jeux Bas Fond Dulas

9.4km

Playground Aire de jeux pour enfants

9.4km

Sports Complex Stade Nautique de La Teste-de-Buch

9.5km

Dog Park Espace chien

9.9km

Playground Espace jeux parc mauresque

9.9km

Supermarket Casino Supermarché

8km

Supermarket Celestino Sarl

8km

Ice Cream Shop Sorbet d'Amour

8.8 - Excellent 8.3km

Supermarket Lidl

8.8km

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Relais La Teste - Lagrua

9.1km

Supermarket Lidl

10km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Petit Nice

50m

Tourist Attraction Stairs for the Dune du Pilat

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage Cap Ferret ouest

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Peyroutas

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Station

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Canon du moulleau

9.2 - Excellent 7.3km

Tourist Attraction débarcadère du Moulleau

9.6 - Exceptional 7.3km

Church Église catholique Notre-Dame-des-Passes d'Arcachon

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Le Phare du Cap Ferret

7.8km

Historical Landmark Blockhaus

60m

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About

Plage du Petit Nice is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 10th place out of 27 beaches in the Gironde region 61.1 km away from its center, the city of Bordeaux. It is one of the beaches of Pyla-sur-Mer settlement, just 7.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white fine 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 etc. It is very crowded place during the season.

Plage du Petit Nice coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities. 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage de La Lagune, which has a rating of 7.8.

Plage du Petit Nice (Gironde) is located outside the Pyla-sur-Mer settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Plage du Petit Nice with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +18 ^o C

Air temperature

8.3 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Pyla-sur-Mer • 7.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Hôtel Restaurant La Co(o)rniche

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Ha(a)ïtza

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Restaurant Etche Ona

7.4 - Good 4.2km

Bar La Sauvagerie

7.8 - Very good 6.1km

Bar D'Angelo Jean-Yves

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

Bar Bar Tabac Le Refuge

7.2 - Good 6.4km

Restaurant Club Paradiso

6.8km

Seafood Restaurant La Cabane du Mimbeau

9 - Excellent 6.8km

Bar Bar Tabac du Moulleau

9 - Excellent 7.2km

Park Dune of Pilat

2.8km

Park Aire de jeu club de voile du Pyla sur Mer

6.1km

Park Alain Boulan Garden

7.4km

Park Jardins Capiens

8.1km

Park Salle Tir au Vol - Plage Pereire

8.4km

Hiking Area Sentier de la Vigne

9.2km

Park Dulas Community Garden

9.4km

Hiking Area Coin plongée

9.4km

Park Place fleming

9.5km

Playground Aire de jeux Parc Meller

6.1km

Playground Le raid des oiseaux

7.1km

Playground Aire de jeux Mimbeau

7.8km

Playground Street workout

8.9km

Playground Espace Jeux Bas Fond Dulas

9.4km

Playground Aire de jeux pour enfants

9.4km

Sports Complex Stade Nautique de La Teste-de-Buch

9.5km

Dog Park Espace chien

9.9km

Playground Espace jeux parc mauresque

9.9km

Supermarket Casino Supermarché

8km

Supermarket Celestino Sarl

8km

Ice Cream Shop Sorbet d'Amour

8.8 - Excellent 8.3km

Supermarket Lidl

8.8km

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Relais La Teste - Lagrua

9.1km

Supermarket Lidl

10km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Petit Nice

50m

Tourist Attraction Stairs for the Dune du Pilat

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Plage Cap Ferret ouest

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Peyroutas

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Station

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Canon du moulleau

9.2 - Excellent 7.3km

Tourist Attraction débarcadère du Moulleau

9.6 - Exceptional 7.3km

Church Église catholique Notre-Dame-des-Passes d'Arcachon

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Le Phare du Cap Ferret

7.8km

Historical Landmark Blockhaus

60m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Maison Pyla-sur-Mer, 5 pieces, 9 personnes - FR-1-420-94

7.2km from the beach

8 Very good

Maison Pyla-sur-Mer, 5 pieces, 9 personnes - FR-1-420-94

Entire Villa

La Teste-de-Buch • 160m from center

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7.7km from the beach

8 Very good

Villa TENY

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Located at nearest locality

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Les Jacquets • 5.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Connected beach

Plage de La Lagune Plage de La Lagune

7.8 Very good

3.6km

Connected beach

Plage de la Salie Nord Plage de la Salie Nord

7.7 Very good

6.6km

Plage de Cazaux-Lac Plage de Cazaux-Lac

8.3 Very good

7.5km

Pointe du Cap Ferret Pointe du Cap Ferret

7.4 Good

9.1km

Connected beach

Plage du Moulleau Plage du Moulleau

8.1 Very good

10.3km

Connected beach

Plage des Arbousiers Plage des Arbousiers

7.8 Very good

11.2km

Plage de Maguide Biscarrosse Plage de Maguide Biscarrosse

8.4 Very good

11.2km

Plage des Americains Plage des Americains

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Pyla-sur-Mer • 7.2km

Main locality of province

Bordeaux • 61.1km

Transport

Airport

FBS • 23km

Bus Station

Peixotto (Tram B) • 58.2km

Train Station

Petit Train • 10.7km

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7.8 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

Karys H.

6 Pleasant

White, fine sand that feels soft to the touch. However, the water can be quite chilly.

March 2023

Fadia Suleiman

10 Exceptional

The beach is beautiful with white fine sand and not too crowded. However, the water is very cold.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage du Petit Nice?

The Plage du Petit Nice is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Plage du Petit Nice?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage du Petit Nice, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Plage du Petit Nice 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.

Plage du Petit Nice is fully protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Plage du Petit Nice for swimming is very positive.

Is the Plage du Petit Nice 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Plage du Petit Nice secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage du Petit Nice?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage du Petit Nice.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Petit Nice?

There are 245 places to stay in the Plage du Petit Nice area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage du Petit Nice include:

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How far is the Plage du Petit Nice from parking?

The Plage du Petit Nice has no parking spot.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage du Petit Nice?

There are 1 attractions near Plage du Petit Nice that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage du Petit Nice located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage du Petit Nice?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Petit Nice is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage du Petit Nice (Gironde) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage du Petit Nice (Gironde) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.