Swimming and lounging on Vendée’s most beautiful beaches
At Campilo, a 4-star campsite in the Vendée, the beach is already close at hand. Enjoy access to its magnificent white sand lagoon, its deckchairs and an ideal setting for relaxation, entertainment and family fun, with children and adults together. To enjoy the sea around the campsite, there are several alternatives:
– La Tranche-sur-Mer, located 35km (approx. 30min) from the campsite, is a family-oriented seaside resort with a large market during the summer
– Les-Sables-d’Olonne, located 35km (approx. 30min) away and accessible via the 4-lane motorway, will plunge you into a picture-postcard landscape with its large beach and embankment where bars, restaurants and stores will seduce you. You can also visit the wild, unspoilt coast
– Don’t miss the most beautiful beach in the Vendée: Le Veillon, 30km (approx. 35min) from Talmont-Saint-Hilaire. Full of history and a natural forest, it’s ideal for a stroll or a picnic.
Mythical Vendée seaside resorts
Vendée Globe
Les Sables-d’Olonne, capital of sailing
Les Sables d’Olonne: capital of sailing, starting point of the famous and legendary Vendée Globe race (non-stop, non-assisted round-the-world sailing race). All year round, the embankment facing the ocean is a popular spot for strolling. Nautical clubs, thalassotherapy centers, golf courses, casino… offer a wide range of leisure activities.
La Tranche-sur-Mer: walking, swimming and lounging
Fine sand
La Tranche-sur-Mer: opposite the Ile de Ré, in the south of the Vendée, the family seaside resort of La Tranche-sur-Mer welcomes you all year round. Its beaches are bordered by dunes. The central beach features a magnificent wooden pontoon for strolling. 13 kilometers of fine sandy beaches, 9 of them south-facing, face the Ile de Ré. Sunbathe, relax and swim on the most beautiful beaches in the Vendée!
Other beaches to visit in Vendée
Discover also the seaside resorts of :
– Saint-Jean-de-Monts
– Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
– Saint-Hilaire de Riez
– Bretignolles-sur-Mer
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