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6.7

Good

Plage de Pontaillac

Pontaillac, France

#125 out of 133 in New Aquitaine

6.7

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Royan • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Zoo Planet Exotica

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

840m

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

1.4km

Museum Phare de Grave

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Chambrette

8.4km

Amusement Center COOLONGALOOK Adventure Park

3.9km

Historical Landmark Le Pont Du Diable

3.7km

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About

Plage de Pontaillac is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 45th place out of 52 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 59.8 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of Royan settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small several bays coastline with blue water and brown 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.

Plage de Pontaillac coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

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

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Royan, which has a rating of 7.8.

Plage de Pontaillac is located in Charente-Maritime within Royan, 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

Royan • 1.9 km

Map of beach

Zoo Planet Exotica

2.9km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Chay

840m

Church Église Notre-Dame de Royan

1.4km

Museum Phare de Grave

6.2km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la Chambrette

8.4km

Amusement Center COOLONGALOOK Adventure Park

3.9km

Historical Landmark Le Pont Du Diable

3.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Miramar, Royan

280m from the beach

7.7 Very good

The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Miramar, Royan

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Located at nearest locality

Royan • 1.7km from center

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Apartment Parc de Pontaillac-3 by Interhome

390m from the beach

6.7 Good

Apartment Parc de Pontaillac-3 by Interhome

Entire Apartment

Vaux-sur-Mer • 2km from center

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390m from the beach

7.4 Good

Apartment Parc de Pontaillac-27

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Royan • 2km from center

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390m from the beach

8 Very good

Holiday Home Valombre

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Royan • 1.7km from center

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Apartment Jardins de Pontaillac by Interhome

490m from the beach

7.7 Very good

Apartment Jardins de Pontaillac by Interhome

Entire Apartment

Vaux-sur-Mer • 2.1km from center

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Apartment Les Balcons de l'Atlantique-12 by Interhome

600m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Apartment Les Balcons de l'Atlantique-12 by Interhome

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Royan • 2.3km from center

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Appartement spacieux a Pontaillac, proche plage

600m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Appartement spacieux a Pontaillac, proche plage

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Located at nearest locality

Royan • 1.6km from center

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Apartment Les Soleils Rouges-14 by Interhome

600m from the beach

8 Very good

Apartment Les Soleils Rouges-14 by Interhome

Entire Apartment

Vaux-sur-Mer • 2.3km from center

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610m from the beach

6.4 Pleasant

Apartment Les Jardins de l'Ocean-41

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Royan • 2.1km from center

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730m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Apartment Le Yachting by Interhome

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Royan • 1.2km from center

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750m from the beach

8 Very good

Maison a ROYAN PONTAILLAC

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Royan • 1.6km from center

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1km from the beach

8 Very good

Holiday Home Brive 1 by Interhome

Entire House

Vaux-sur-Mer • 2.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

720m 9 min walk

Plage du Pigeonnier Plage du Pigeonnier

5.8 Pleasant

1.1km 14 min walk

Plage du Chay Plage du Chay

7.4 Good

1.6km 22 min walk

Plage de Royan Plage de Royan

7.1 Good

2.2km

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

7.2 Good

2.3km

Plage de Nauzan Plage de Nauzan

7.2 Good

3.2km

Plage du Bureau Plage du Bureau

7 Good

3.6km

Plage Royan Plage Royan

7.8 Very good

5.8km

Plage St.Georges Plage St.Georges

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Royan • 1.9km

Main locality of province

La Rochelle • 59.8km

Transport

Airport

RYN • 6.1km

Bus Station

Rochefort • 36.4km

Train Station

Royan • 2.8km

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Nicolette Pillar

8 Very good

This beach is fantastic for surfing, particularly during the winter season. Additionally, the sand has a unique brown color that adds to the overall charm of the location.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de Pontaillac?

The coastline of Plage de Pontaillac is covered with brown 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 Plage de Pontaillac?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de Pontaillac, 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 de Pontaillac 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 de Pontaillac 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 de Pontaillac for swimming is very positive.

Is the Plage de Pontaillac 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 de Pontaillac 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 Plage de Pontaillac?

The bar is located right on the Plage de Pontaillac.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de Pontaillac?

There are 460 places to stay in the Plage de Pontaillac area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de Pontaillac include:

The Originals Boutique, Hôtel Miramar, Royan

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage de Pontaillac from parking?

The Plage de Pontaillac 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 Plage de Pontaillac?

There are 1 attractions near Plage de Pontaillac that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage du Chay located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage de Pontaillac?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage de Pontaillac 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 de Pontaillac (Charente-Maritime) 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 de Pontaillac (Charente-Maritime) 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.