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Holidays in Lacanau
Spend your holidays in Lacanau and discover this friendly resort, nestled in the heart of the pine forest and on the edge of the beach. Sliding sports, outdoor activities and farniente will delight families and friends. To recharge your batteries or have a blast, you can try surfing, Stand Up Paddle or wakeboarding and live like a fish in water between the ocean and the lake!
Once you've dried off, head for the pine forests where a multitude of sports and outdoor activities will keep you busy in the afternoon. To reward you, the pleasures of the taste buds, the ears and the eyes will also be there. Restaurants, bars, festivals and events, visits to the local heritage, shopping and even delicacies will satisfy your desires.
3 poles, 3 atmospheres
- The historic town of Lacanau (La Canau in Occitan), with its market, shops and services, its 13th century church, its kiosk and its lake port.
- The lake, renowned for a wide variety of water sports, is also a place of wonder and relaxation in all seasons. In summer, the beaches come alive, the picnic areas fill up, without ever losing their authentic and friendly spirit!
- The ocean, an internationally recognised surfing spot, will be the opportunity to take advantage of the Lacaze promenade, the shops and the activities of the seafront, with easy access to the fine sand and waves. Fancy a quiet place? The North, South and Super South beaches await you! You can get there by car, on foot or by bike thanks to the extensive network of cycle paths underneath the pine trees. A few more steps to cross the dunes and the immensity is yours...
A wide range of surfing spots
With its immense sandy beach, its waves and its surfing competitions, the seaside resort of Lacanau is known throughout the world as the Mecca of surfing! In fact, every year in August, the greatest surfers compete against each other during the Caraïbos Lacanau Pro.
This is an opportunity to see a real surfing show, with entertainment during the day and concerts in the evening.
If the pros inspire you and you want to catch a wave, remember to consult the tide tables, available online and self-service at the Tourist Office.
Prefer to surf on a whim? Quickly scan the horizon and check the weather with our webcam on the ocean.
A novice? You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to trying your first take-off among the many surf schools in the resort.
Head for the lake!
Le MoutchicAnother beach, another atmosphere, in Lacanau we also like the calmness of the lake. A paradise for the little ones, a playground for the older ones ! You can enjoy:
- Sailing,
- Canoeing and pedal boats,
- Stand up paddling,
- Water skiing or wakeboarding,
- Kitesurfing...
In addition to offering a range of water sports, the lake is also the ideal place to swim in complete safety, in a calm water with extra degrees.
Lacanau, the nature and adventure resort
ENJOY A PINE FOREST FOR A BREATH OF FRESH AIRDo you like cycling? Go and conquer the cycle tracks.
If you're more of a galloper, check out the horse riding routes.
If you're a walker, discover the shared paths.
If you're a nature lover, you can't miss the Etang de Cousseau Nature Reserve.
Did you know that? The Etang de Cousseau
The Etang de Cousseau Nature Reserve is home to one of the few remaining primary forests in our region and is home to many species of birds. Take an afternoon to discover this protected natural area, which covers 900 hectares hidden behind the dunes and the forest of Lacanau.
Here, everything is beautiful, from the maritime pines to the pedunculate oaks, from the gentian pneumonanthe (protected in Gironde) to the reed beds, not to mention the egrets and lapwings or the hosts of these woods such as roe deer, stags or badgers. In winter, the Cousseau pond becomes the dormitory for the grey cranes which pass through Lacanau, before migrating southwards. All year round, visits are offered to discover the evolution of the fauna and flora, preserved in this environment.
Between festivals and gastronomy
Day and night, Lacanau spreads its energy. The laughter of the children, the noises escaping from the gardens, the smells of the market bring smiles to your face. Beware, here happiness is wildly contagious!
Shows of all kinds, entertainment on the seafront and the central beach all day long, brass bands and fireworks will punctuate your stay and you are bound to find what you are looking for thanks to the calendar of events, available at the Lacanau Océan Tourist Office.
Resolutely festive, the resort comes alive every evening when the visitors crowd the terraces to enjoy tapas in the light of the last rays. Time has no hold on the effervescence of the resort and nightlife enthusiasts know it well! Bars, nightclubs, casino, restaurants, everything is gathered to make the night last...
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