The Atlantic Beaches

South of Pyla sur Mer, beyond the tranquil beaches of Arcachon Bay, there are 18km of ocean beaches.

La Teste is the only town in the southern part of the Bay from wich you can see the ocean. In summer, it features 4 lifeguarded beaches as well as rolling surf for board sports and unique views of the Banc d’Arguin.

La Corniche : at the foot of the Dune du Pilat
Le Petit Nice : disabled access
La Lagune : the southern part is a naturist beach
La Salie Nord : « THE » beach for board sports

La Corniche

Go down the stairs to the right of the "Co(o)rniche" Hotel. You'll find yourself at the edge of the bay, at the bottom of the Dune with a brathtaking view. The Arguin sandbank opposite you and the vastness of the ocean spreading to the horizon.

Le Petit Nice

Petit Nice is the first beach south of the Dune du Pilat and the only certified handicap ocean beach on the Aquitaine coast. Special disabled parking spaces are available and there is a gentle slope down the beach. Beach wheelchairs are provided, including amphibina-type chairs. Activities include a sensory voyage of discovery.

La Salie

A popular place for board sports, and the "S.P.O.T."(for Safety Prevention Ocean Tourism) is located here. La Salie Sud Beach is unsupervised. Be warned, you have quite a walk before you can enjoy the full extent of this vast ocean beach.