Photo of Plage St. Nicolas with white sand surface

Photo of Plage St. Nicolas with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Plage St. Nicolas with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Plage St. Nicolas located in natural area

7.4

Good

Plage St. Nicolas

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Plage St. Nicolas?

There are 485 places to stay in the Plage St. Nicolas area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage St. Nicolas include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=54432&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Best Western Hotel Royan Ocean</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=676361&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La Medina</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=3918024&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Le Garden 250 m plage du Chay</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5327159&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pres des commerces et des plages.</a></li></ul>

Le Verdon-sur-Mer, France

#77 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

7.4

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located outside the settlement

La Pointe de Grave • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Zoo Planet Exotica

7.3km

Museum Phare de Grave

310m

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Chambrette

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

5.4km

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

6km

Amusement Center COOLONGALOOK Adventure Park

9.5km

Historical Landmark Le Pont Du Diable

7.9km

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About

Plage St. Nicolas 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 89.8 km away from its center, the city of Bordeaux. It is one of the beaches of La Pointe de Grave settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white 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 not crowded place during the season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.

Plage St. Nicolas coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, showers. .

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

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

Plage St. Nicolas (Gironde) is located outside the La Pointe de Grave 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 St. Nicolas 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

+25 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+19 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

La Pointe de Grave • 1.2 km

Map of beach

Zoo Planet Exotica

7.3km

Museum Phare de Grave

310m

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Chambrette

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

5.4km

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

6km

Amusement Center COOLONGALOOK Adventure Park

9.5km

Historical Landmark Le Pont Du Diable

7.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.4km from the beach

Residence les Alcyons 3p 6/8p

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Jeune Soulac • 2.1km from center

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2.5km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Pres des commerces et des plages.

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Jeune Soulac • 2.3km from center

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

4.2km 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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Located at nearest locality

La Pointe de Grave • 4.8km from center

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

6km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

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

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Residence les Genets • 6.7km from center

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

6.6km 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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Located at nearest locality

La Pointe de Grave • 7.2km from center

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6.7km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Appartement Soulac sur Mer

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Jeune Soulac • 7.4km from center

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Residence de France appartement 59m2 a 100m plage principale

6.8km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Residence de France appartement 59m2 a 100m plage principale

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Jeune Soulac • 7.5km from center

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6.8km from the beach

8 Very good

La Medina

Hotel

Jeune Soulac • 7.5km from center

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6.8km from the beach

9 Excellent

Le Garden 250 m plage du Chay

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Located at nearest locality

La Pointe de Grave • 6.3km from center

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Superbe T4 vue mer a Royan, 5 mn a pied des plages

6.9km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Superbe T4 vue mer a Royan, 5 mn a pied des plages

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Located at nearest locality

La Pointe de Grave • 6.4km from center

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6.9km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Apartment Le Yachting by Interhome

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Located at nearest locality

La Pointe de Grave • 6.5km from center

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6.9km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Best Western Hotel Royan Ocean

Hotel

Royan • 6.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

What to do in Plage St. Nicolas? 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 St. Nicolas 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!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Plage St. Nicolas welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

6.6km

Plage du Chay Plage du Chay

7.4 Good

6.6km

Plage du Pigeonnier Plage du Pigeonnier

5.8 Pleasant

6.7km

Connected beach

Plages des Arros Plages des Arros

7.1 Good

6.8km

Plage de Royan Plage de Royan

7.1 Good

6.9km

Plage de Pontaillac Plage de Pontaillac

6.7 Good

7.4km

Plage Royan Plage Royan

7.8 Very good

7.5km

Plage St.Georges Plage St.Georges

7.6 Very good

7.5km

Plage de la Grande-Conche Plage de la Grande-Conche

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

La Pointe de Grave • 1.2km

Main locality of province

Bordeaux • 89.8km

Transport

Airport

RYN • 10.9km

Bus Station

Rochefort • 43.2km

Train Station

Pointe de Grave • 1.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage St. Nicolas?

The coastline of Plage St. Nicolas 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 St. Nicolas?

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

The Plage St. Nicolas is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Is the Plage St. Nicolas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Plage St. Nicolas is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Plage St. Nicolas for swimming is very positive.

Is the Plage St. Nicolas good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plage St. Nicolas secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Plage St. Nicolas?

Plage St. Nicolas can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

FKK / Naturists

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage St. Nicolas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage St. Nicolas.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage St. Nicolas?

There are 485 places to stay in the Plage St. Nicolas area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage St. Nicolas include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage St. Nicolas from parking?

The Plage St. Nicolas has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage St. Nicolas?

There are 1 attractions near Plage St. Nicolas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage de la Chambrette located in 3 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage St. Nicolas?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage St. Nicolas 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 St. Nicolas (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 St. Nicolas (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.