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7.1

Good

Plages des Arros

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Plages des Arros?

There are 115 places to stay in the Plages des Arros area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plages des Arros include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=676361&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La Medina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2889892&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel L'Arbousier</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></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6418656&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bel appart T3 ,100 m de l’ocean , centre ville</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><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></ul>

Soulac-sur-Mer, France

#105 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

7.1

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Soulac-sur-Mer • 0.5 km

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Museum Phare de Grave

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Chambrette

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

7.9km

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

8.7km

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About

Plages des Arros is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 24th place out of 27 beaches in the Gironde region 86.5 km away from its center, the city of Bordeaux. It is one of the beaches of Soulac-sur-Mer settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with blue 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.

Plages des Arros coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, beach restaurant, showers, 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.

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.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage de l'Amelie, which has a rating of 6.8.

Plages des Arros is located in Gironde within Soulac-sur-Mer, 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

Soulac-sur-Mer • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Museum Phare de Grave

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Chambrette

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

7.9km

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

8.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Residence de France appartement 59m2 a 100m plage principale

250m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Residence de France appartement 59m2 a 100m plage principale

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Jeune Soulac • 390m from center

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380m from the beach

8 Very good

La Medina

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Jeune Soulac • 260m from center

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410m from the beach

7.6 Very good

Appartement Soulac sur Mer

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Jeune Soulac • 280m from center

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Maison de 2 chambres a Soulac sur Mer a 200 m de la plage avec jardin clos

510m from the beach

10 Exceptional

Maison de 2 chambres a Soulac sur Mer a 200 m de la plage avec jardin clos

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Soulac-sur-Mer • 340m 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

890m 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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Soulac-sur-Mer • 500m from center

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Bel appart T3 ,100 m de l’ocean , centre ville

910m from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Bel appart T3 ,100 m de l’ocean , centre ville

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Residence les Genets • 910m from center

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1.2km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Hotel L'Arbousier

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Jeune Soulac • 710m from center

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1.6km from the beach

7.4 Good

maison de plain-pied a SOULAC-SUR-MER

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Residence les Genets • 1km from center

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1.8km from the beach

Holiday Home Caberal - SUL175

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Jeune Soulac • 1.3km from center

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Maison de 3 chambres avec jardin clos et wifi a Le Verdon sur Mer

2.7km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Maison de 3 chambres avec jardin clos et wifi a Le Verdon sur Mer

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Soulac-sur-Mer • 2.7km from center

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3.1km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Soulac'Ouette - 3 chambres d'hotes

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Residence les Genets • 2.7km from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Mobil Home Soulac

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Jeune Soulac • 3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

3.8km

Connected beach

Plage de l'Amelie Plage de l'Amelie

6.8 Good

6.7km

Connected beach

Plage St. Nicolas Plage St. Nicolas

7.4 Good

9.3km

Plage Gurp Plage Gurp

7.3 Good

13.3km

Plage du Chay Plage du Chay

7.4 Good

13.3km

Plage du Pigeonnier Plage du Pigeonnier

5.8 Pleasant

13.5km

Plage de Pontaillac Plage de Pontaillac

6.7 Good

13.5km

Plage de Royan Plage de Royan

7.1 Good

13.6km

Plage des Nonnes Plage des Nonnes

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Soulac-sur-Mer • 590m

Main locality of province

Bordeaux • 86.5km

Transport

Airport

RYN • 17.4km

Bus Station

Rochefort • 49.5km

Train Station

Gare de Soulac-Sur-Mer • 1.2km

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7.1 Good

Benjamin Bennett

8 Very good

The beach is spacious and stunning.

October 2023

Penelope Schneider

8 Very good

A stunning destination to explore the Atlantic Coast of France.

October 2023

Alexandre Fournier

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning and perfect for families. They have a convenient shower available on site to shield you from the sun. Additionally, there is a restaurant nearby, and the sand is incredibly smooth without any pebbles. They even have a volleyball court, providing everything necessary for a delightful family day by the sea. It's definitely a thumbs up!

October 2023

Timothy Renderson

10 Exceptional

The beach is really nice and conveniently located near the center, offering everything you might need. It has a dedicated lifeguard and also provides bike-friendly routes.

October 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plages des Arros?

The coastline of Plages des Arros is covered with snow-white sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plages des Arros?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Plages des Arros 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.

Plages des Arros 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 Plages des Arros for swimming is positive.

Is the Plages des Arros 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 Plages des Arros 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plages des Arros?

The bar is located right on the Plages des Arros.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plages des Arros?

There are 115 places to stay in the Plages des Arros area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plages des Arros include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plages des Arros from parking?

The Plages des Arros 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 Plages des Arros?

The month with the highest temperature in Plages des Arros 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?

Plages des Arros (Gironde) 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.