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7.3

Good

Plage Gurp

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

There are 124 places to stay in the Plage Gurp area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage Gurp include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3486180&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Mobil Home Soulac</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6587019&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Soulac'Ouette - 3 chambres d'hotes</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2889892&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel L'Arbousier</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5237265&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Maison a l'Amelie Plage, 300 metres de la plage/mer</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2015202&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa de 3 chambres a Soulac sur Mer a 600 m de la plage avec piscine privee et jardin clos</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5401930&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Residence de France appartement 59m2 a 100m plage principale</a></li></ul>

Le Gurp, France

#80 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

7.3

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Vidau • 4.3 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Bunkers Allemands décorés plage sud Montalivet

9.4km

Tourist Attraction South Beach Monta

9.9km

Amusement Center Parc de l'Aventure accrobranche Montalivet Medoc près de Bordeaux

5.9km

Historical Landmark Bunker sur la plage

3.2km

Historical Landmark Wehranlage

9.4km

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About

Plage Gurp is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 20th place out of 27 beaches in the Gironde region 79.9 km away from its center, the city of Bordeaux. It is one of the beaches of Vidau settlement, just 4.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

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

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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

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

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Vensac, which has a rating of 7.

Plage Gurp is located in Gironde region (Vendays-Montalivet sub-region) within Vidau, 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

+25 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Vidau • 4.3 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Bunkers Allemands décorés plage sud Montalivet

9.4km

Tourist Attraction South Beach Monta

9.9km

Amusement Center Parc de l'Aventure accrobranche Montalivet Medoc près de Bordeaux

5.9km

Historical Landmark Bunker sur la plage

3.2km

Historical Landmark Wehranlage

9.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Maison a l'Amelie Plage, 300 metres de la plage/mer

5.4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Maison a l'Amelie Plage, 300 metres de la plage/mer

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Jeune Soulac • 6.3km from center

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House on Atlantic Ocean on Sand Dune overlooking Beach and Ocean

5.5km from the beach

7.5 Very good

House on Atlantic Ocean on Sand Dune overlooking Beach and Ocean

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Located at nearest locality

Vidau • 6.6km from center

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5.6km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Monta

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Mayan • 7.2km from center

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6.4km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Mobil Home Soulac

Hotel

Jeune Soulac • 5.6km from center

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6.5km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Soulac'Ouette - 3 chambres d'hotes

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Residence les Genets • 6.1km from center

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7.9km from the beach

Holiday Home Caberal - SUL175

Entire House

Jeune Soulac • 7.3km from center

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8.4km from the beach

7.4 Good

maison de plain-pied a SOULAC-SUR-MER

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Residence les Genets • 7.7km from center

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Villa de 3 chambres a Soulac sur Mer a 600 m de la plage avec piscine privee et jardin clos

8.6km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Villa de 3 chambres a Soulac sur Mer a 600 m de la plage avec piscine privee et jardin clos

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Located at nearest locality

Vidau • 8.3km from center

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8.6km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Hotel L'Arbousier

Hotel

Jeune Soulac • 8km from center

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9.2km from the beach

8 Very good

La Medina

Hotel

Jeune Soulac • 8.8km from center

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Residence de France appartement 59m2 a 100m plage principale

9.2km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Residence de France appartement 59m2 a 100m plage principale

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Jeune Soulac • 8.9km from center

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9.3km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Appartement Soulac sur Mer

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Jeune Soulac • 8.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Plage Gurp 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

4.9km

Connected beach

Plage Vensac Plage Vensac

7 Good

5.8km

Plage de l'Amelie Plage de l'Amelie

6.8 Good

7.9km

Montalivet beach Montalivet beach

6.9 Good

9.3km

Plages des Arros Plages des Arros

7.1 Good

15.8km

Plage St. Nicolas Plage St. Nicolas

7.4 Good

18.5km

Le Pin beach Le Pin beach

6.9 Good

20.3km

Plage des Nonnes Plage des Nonnes

7.8 Very good

21.8km

Plage St.Georges Plage St.Georges

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Vidau • 4.3km

Main locality of province

Bordeaux • 79.9km

Transport

Airport

RYN • 25.9km

Bus Station

Rochefort • 58.9km

Train Station

Gare de Soulac-Sur-Mer • 8.7km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

Jace B.

8 Very good

The beach here boasts of pristine white sand and is a perfect spot for those who love to explore the remnants of WO II German bunkers.

March 2023

PMD

8 Very good

The beach is fantastic, but it tends to get crowded, so it's best to arrive early to secure a prime location. Also, it's worth noting that the beach boasts stunning white sand.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Plage Gurp is covered with snow-white 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 Plage Gurp?

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

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

Surfing

Is the Plage Gurp good for swimming?

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

Plage Gurp does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Plage Gurp for swimming is positive.

Is the Plage Gurp 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 very smooth.

Is the Plage Gurp 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 Plage Gurp?

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

Campers

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

The bar is located right on the Plage Gurp.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage Gurp?

There are 124 places to stay in the Plage Gurp area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage Gurp from parking?

The Plage Gurp 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.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Plage Gurp is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage Gurp (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 Gurp (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.