Photo of Plage du Portel with bright sand surface

Photo of Plage du Portel with turquoise water surface

Photo of Plage du Portel with spacious shore

Photo of Plage du Portel with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Plage du Portel and the settlement

Photo of Plage du Portel - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.5

Good

Plage du Portel

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Portel?

There are 590 places to stay in the Plage du Portel area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage du Portel include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=569029&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">ibis Boulogne-sur-Mer Centre Les Ports</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2536862&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ibis Budget Boulogne-Sur-Mer Centre Les Ports</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6657806&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">TRES JOLIE MAISON A COTE DE LA PLAGE</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5313603&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">UNE PAUSE SUR LA COTE</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2471570&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Appartement A La Mer</a></li></ul>

Le Portel, France

#5 out of 16 in Hauts-de-France

7.5

Good

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

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Located within the settlement

Le Portel • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant La Dérive - Digue de Wimereux - Restaurant panoramique - Face mer

9.2 - Excellent 5.7km

Barbecue Restaurant Le Ranch

9.4 - Excellent 6km

French Restaurant Cap Nord

8.8 - Excellent 6km

French Restaurant La Liégeoise

9.2 - Excellent 6.1km

Restaurant L’Aloze

9 - Excellent 6.1km

French Restaurant Hôtel Restaurant Le Spéranza

9 - Excellent 6.2km

Restaurant La Bourriche Wimereusienne

8.6 - Excellent 6.2km

Pizza Restaurant Restaurant Le Pirate

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Cafe Café de la Mairie

8.4 - Very good 6.4km

Hiking Area Sentier de la Crèche

4.1km

Hiking Area Sentier de la Crèche - Entrée Nord

5.4km

Park Dunes d'Écault

5.6km

Park La Vallée du Denacre

6.5km

Park La plaine d'Houlouve

6.6km

Park La Baie-de-Saint-Jean

6.7km

Park sports de plein air Wimille

6.8km

Park Sentier de la baie de Saint Jean

6.8km

Hiking Area Cran de la Rochette

6.8km

Playground Playground

8.3km

Playground Terrain de pétanque Wimereux

8.6km

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Wimille

6.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Market Wimille

6.2km

Ice Cream Shop Nicole Artisan Glacier - Wimereux

9.4 - Excellent 6.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

6.4km

Supermarket Intermarché CONTACT Wimereux

7.3km

Bakery BAKERY FRED Wimereux

8 - Very good 7.6km

Supermarket ALDI

7.6km

Bakery Sophie Lebreuilly

7 - Good 8.2km

Supermarket Carrefour City

8.3km

Tourist Attraction Plage - Crique de la Crevasse

2.7km

Museum Crypte de la Basilique Notre-Dame

3.1km

Museum Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Digue de Wimereux

6.1km

Tourist Attraction La Pointe aux Oies

8.1km

Historical Landmark Remparts de Boulogne-sur-Mer

2.7km

Historical Landmark Fort de la Crèche

4km

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About

Plage du Portel is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 2th place out of 9 beaches in the Pas-de-Calais region 97.5 km away from its center, the city of Arras. It is one of the beaches of Le Portel settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with turquoise water and bright 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 du Portel 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.

Plage du Portel is located in Pas-de-Calais within Le Portel, 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

+17 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

9.1 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Le Portel • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant La Dérive - Digue de Wimereux - Restaurant panoramique - Face mer

9.2 - Excellent 5.7km

Barbecue Restaurant Le Ranch

9.4 - Excellent 6km

French Restaurant Cap Nord

8.8 - Excellent 6km

French Restaurant La Liégeoise

9.2 - Excellent 6.1km

Restaurant L’Aloze

9 - Excellent 6.1km

French Restaurant Hôtel Restaurant Le Spéranza

9 - Excellent 6.2km

Restaurant La Bourriche Wimereusienne

8.6 - Excellent 6.2km

Pizza Restaurant Restaurant Le Pirate

9.4 - Excellent 6.3km

Cafe Café de la Mairie

8.4 - Very good 6.4km

Hiking Area Sentier de la Crèche

4.1km

Hiking Area Sentier de la Crèche - Entrée Nord

5.4km

Park Dunes d'Écault

5.6km

Park La Vallée du Denacre

6.5km

Park La plaine d'Houlouve

6.6km

Park La Baie-de-Saint-Jean

6.7km

Park sports de plein air Wimille

6.8km

Park Sentier de la baie de Saint Jean

6.8km

Hiking Area Cran de la Rochette

6.8km

Playground Playground

8.3km

Playground Terrain de pétanque Wimereux

8.6km

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Wimille

6.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Market Wimille

6.2km

Ice Cream Shop Nicole Artisan Glacier - Wimereux

9.4 - Excellent 6.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

6.4km

Supermarket Intermarché CONTACT Wimereux

7.3km

Bakery BAKERY FRED Wimereux

8 - Very good 7.6km

Supermarket ALDI

7.6km

Bakery Sophie Lebreuilly

7 - Good 8.2km

Supermarket Carrefour City

8.3km

Tourist Attraction Plage - Crique de la Crevasse

2.7km

Museum Crypte de la Basilique Notre-Dame

3.1km

Museum Château de Boulogne-sur-Mer

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Digue de Wimereux

6.1km

Tourist Attraction La Pointe aux Oies

8.1km

Historical Landmark Remparts de Boulogne-sur-Mer

2.7km

Historical Landmark Fort de la Crèche

4km

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Ibis Budget Boulogne-Sur-Mer Centre Les Ports

3km from the beach

7.2 Good

Ibis Budget Boulogne-Sur-Mer Centre Les Ports

Hotel

Saint-Etienne-au-Mont • 2.8km from center

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Area

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Localities

Nearest

Le Portel • 370m

Main locality of province

Arras • 97.5km

Transport

Airport

LTQ • 21.9km

Bus Station

Outreau Place • 1.6km

Train Station

Boulogne Ville • 2.9km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.5 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.5 Good

Andersley Broomfield

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning with its sand, and it's definitely worth a visit.

March 2023

Petra Guberich

10 Exceptional

This beach is a fantastic location situated at the top of the town with stunning views of the golden sand. It's a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

March 2023

Lonnie Tumsley

8 Very good

The beach just south of Boulogne is well-maintained and has beautiful golden sand. It is a great spot to relax and enjoy the sun and sea.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage du Portel?

The coastline of Plage du Portel is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage du Portel?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage du Portel, 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 Portel 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 du Portel is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Plage du Portel for swimming is very positive.

Is the Plage du Portel 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 du Portel 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 du Portel?

The bar is located right on the Plage du Portel.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Portel?

There are 590 places to stay in the Plage du Portel area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage du Portel include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage du Portel from parking?

The Plage du Portel 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 du Portel?

There are 1 attractions near Plage du Portel that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage - Crique de la Crevasse located in 3 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Portel is August. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage du Portel (Pas-de-Calais) 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 Portel (Pas-de-Calais) 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.