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8.2

Very good

Plage du Boucanet

La Grande Motte, France

#15 out of 83 in Occitania

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

La Grande-Motte • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Bar Belambra Clubs "Le Vidourle"

8.2 - Very good 140m

Bar La Baie du Roi

7.8 - Very good 210m

Bar Camping Capfun Le Boucanet

8.4 - Very good 210m

Bar Le Cocobaïa

7.6 - Very good 260m

Bar Hôtel La Plage

8.2 - Very good 260m

Restaurant Restaurant L'Essentiel

8.4 - Very good 270m

Bar Azur Plage

8.6 - Excellent 500m

Bar Entertainment Karaoke Dj Montpellier Nimes

8 - Very good 650m

Restaurant La Grande Voile

7 - Good 700m

Park Sculptures Garden

3km

Park Étang de Salonique

3.7km

Park Observatoire

5.5km

Hiking Area plage du port

6.6km

Park Plage de Carnon (château d'eau)

8.1km

Playground Aire de jeux

2.8km

Supermarket Spar

3.5km

Supermarket U Express

3.9km

Convenience Store Cocci Market Easy

7.6 - Very good 8.6km

Supermarket Spar

10km

Tourist Attraction POINT ZERO

730m

Tourist Attraction Grande Roue

7.6 - Very good 770m

Tourist Attraction Center Rehabilitation Des Tortues Marines "Cestmed"

8.4 - Very good 890m

Tourist Attraction Sculptures

6 - Pleasant 930m

Tourist Attraction Le Labech

950m

Tourist Attraction Base Nautique Intercommunale

9 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Le Narbonnais

1km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Centre Ville

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Fishion paddle

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Amusement Park Espace Grand Bleu

930m

Historical Landmark Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes

5.8km

Historical Landmark Carbonniere Tower

8.6km

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About

Plage du Boucanet is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 6th place out of 29 beaches in the Herault region 19.3 km away from its center, the city of Montpellier. It is one of the beaches of La Grande-Motte settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal 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. There is a campsite located nearby.

Plage du Boucanet coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

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

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Rive Gauche, which has a rating of 8.7.

Plage du Boucanet is located in Herault region (Camargue sub-region) within La Grande-Motte, 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

+28 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

8.5 M/S

Wind

+23 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

La Grande-Motte • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Bar Belambra Clubs "Le Vidourle"

8.2 - Very good 140m

Bar La Baie du Roi

7.8 - Very good 210m

Bar Camping Capfun Le Boucanet

8.4 - Very good 210m

Bar Le Cocobaïa

7.6 - Very good 260m

Bar Hôtel La Plage

8.2 - Very good 260m

Restaurant Restaurant L'Essentiel

8.4 - Very good 270m

Bar Azur Plage

8.6 - Excellent 500m

Bar Entertainment Karaoke Dj Montpellier Nimes

8 - Very good 650m

Restaurant La Grande Voile

7 - Good 700m

Park Sculptures Garden

3km

Park Étang de Salonique

3.7km

Park Observatoire

5.5km

Hiking Area plage du port

6.6km

Park Plage de Carnon (château d'eau)

8.1km

Playground Aire de jeux

2.8km

Supermarket Spar

3.5km

Supermarket U Express

3.9km

Convenience Store Cocci Market Easy

7.6 - Very good 8.6km

Supermarket Spar

10km

Tourist Attraction POINT ZERO

730m

Tourist Attraction Grande Roue

7.6 - Very good 770m

Tourist Attraction Center Rehabilitation Des Tortues Marines "Cestmed"

8.4 - Very good 890m

Tourist Attraction Sculptures

6 - Pleasant 930m

Tourist Attraction Le Labech

950m

Tourist Attraction Base Nautique Intercommunale

9 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Le Narbonnais

1km

Tourist Attraction Plage du Centre Ville

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Fishion paddle

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Amusement Park Espace Grand Bleu

930m

Historical Landmark Towers and Walls of Aigues-Mortes

5.8km

Historical Landmark Carbonniere Tower

8.6km

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Located at nearest locality

La Grande-Motte • 460m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Plage du Boucanet 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.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Plage du Boucanet. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Plage du Boucanet implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Rive Gauche Beach Rive Gauche Beach

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Espiguette wild beach Espiguette wild beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

La Grande-Motte • 1.5km

Main locality of province

Montpellier • 19.3km

Transport

Airport

MPL • 11.8km

Bus Station

Lauriers • 51km

Train Station

Le Grau-du-Roi • 3.6km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

Eldar Gušo

10 Exceptional

Top..👍

manu Lemaitre

2 Very poor

Far from being beautiful... Parked in the parking lot, you have to walk quite a bit to the beach.. Well, we're on vacation, it doesn't matter.. But to get to the beach we take a small path in the dunes and it's a public toilet... It's filthy, everyone's going to shit, it's covered in toilet paper and shit, I'm not talking about the smell... And arrived on the beach which is a few meters wide there are stones, scrap metal and barriers to warn of the danger of rubble on the ground (access number 1)

Rosamalia

10 Exceptional

Nice beach with access for people with disabilities. Not many places to park but easy to access on foot or by bike. Pleasant track with lots of facilities ideal for running or walking.

Christophe Rasquier

8 Very good

On July 2, 2018, the beach is sparse, the bathing water is temperate and the bacteriological quality is excellent. The beach proudly displays its blue flag.

Céline Froissard

10 Exceptional

Easy parking in the evening, not too crowded. We were able to picnic in peace. To see in season if a lot of tourists come. Small beach so really nice to relax

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Plage du Boucanet is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 du Boucanet?

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

The Plage du Boucanet is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Plage du Boucanet 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 Boucanet does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

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

Is the Plage du Boucanet 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 du Boucanet secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Plage du Boucanet is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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 du Boucanet?

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

Campers (caravans / tent)

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage du Boucanet.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Belambra Clubs "Le Vidourle" is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Boucanet?

There are 1223 places to stay in the Plage du Boucanet area.

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

Residence Odalys Les Dunes du Soleil

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage du Boucanet from parking?

The Plage du Boucanet 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 du Boucanet?

There are 4 attractions near Plage du Boucanet that are popular with travelers. The nearest are POINT ZERO located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Boucanet is July. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage du Boucanet (Herault) 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 Boucanet (Herault) 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.