Lou Pignada
THE MUST-SEES IN CAPBRETON
NEAR THE 5-STAR CAMPSITE LOU PIGNADA
Capbreton, avec son port de pêche animé et ses plages dorées, est un village qui charme par son ambiance maritime. Promenez-vous le long du port et admirez les bateaux de pêche qui rentrent avec leur cargaison fraîche. Puis dirigez-vous vers les plages pour profiter des vagues ou vous adonner à diverses activités nautiques comme le surf, la planche à voile ou le paddle. Les couchers de soleil sur l’océan Atlantique offrent un spectacle inoubliable, alors n’hésitez pas à vous installer sur le sable pour apprécier ce moment magique. Votre visite de Capbreton en famille s’annonce riche en découvertes !
CAPBRETON : STATION BALNEAIRE INCONTOURNABLE A VISITER DEPUIS LE CAMPING
The Landes region of France attracts holidaymakers with its extensive beaches, pine forests and idyllic setting for board sports such as surfing. Capbreton is a quiet, family-friendly resort just a 30-minute drive from your Lou Pignada campsite, unlike its neighbour Hossegor, which is more party-oriented and trendy.
Thanks to the many safe cycle paths, you can also discover the town of Capbreton by bike, whether it’s to go to the beach, the market or to visit the surrounding villages. Capbreton has 5.6 km of fine sand spread over 7 beaches. Whether you want to enjoy swimming, relaxing or surfing, the beaches of Capbreton will meet all your expectations!
LES PLAGES DE CAPBRETON
Chill, surf and sun ! Capbreton est l’une des “Villes de Surf” les plus célèbre du littoral landais. À l’instar de ses voisines d’Hossegor et de Seignosse, la station est connue pour ses plages, ses spots de surf renommés. La ville est célèbre pour son festival de surf, le Quiksilver Festival, qui attire de nombreux surfeurs et passionnés sur la côte landaise fin septembre.
Mais les plages de Capbreton ne se limitent pas à la pratique du surf. Elles s’offrent aussi à la baignade et au farniente. La plage Centrale de Capbreton, située au cœur de la ville, est très populaire auprès de familles, car elle est protégée de la houle. La plage profite de la proximité des commerces, bars et restaurants du centre-ville.
THE BEST SURF SPOTS AROUND CAPBRETON
The plage du Santocha is a renowned surf spot in the Landes region. You will fall under its charm with its dune and its bunkers dating from the Second World War. This beach is ideal for surfers because the waves are mostly regular, which makes it one of the most popular beaches for surfing enthusiasts. In summer, Santosha is surveyed for swimming.
Attracting mainly locals and experienced surfers, it is known for its powerful and fast swell. La Piste Beach is a sight to behold, with impressive tubes in the middle of the blockhouses. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this beach – surveyed in summer – is for you.
The Océanides beach is ideal for experienced surfers. With a swell that is often powerful and fast, it offers a real spectacle for the eyes. This beach is also supervised in summer.
The Notre Dame beach bordering Hossegor is ideal for learning to surf. At low tide, surf schools crowd the beach to introduce beginners to the sport. It also attracts families in search of tranquillity.
THE MOST FAMILY-FRIENDLY BEACHES
Located opposite the shops and restaurants, Plage Centrale is popular with families as it is well protected from the strong swells. You can also try your hand at surfing with waves that are often ideal for beginners.
The Prevent beach has a carpet to facilitate access for people with reduced mobility. Ideal for families, this beach is supervised in summer, so you can enjoy the sunny days in complete safety.
Situated against the Capbreton pier, the Estacade beach is ideal for young children and people looking for a beach with few waves. However, swimming is only possible at low tide.
DOWNTOWN OR OLD CAPBRETON
Stroll through the narrow streets and be surprised by the town’s heritage, where small shops and medieval houses stand side by side. Take the opportunity to stop in front of the Saint-Nicolas church and take the time to visit it to see the paintings on its walls recalling scenes from the life of Capbreton’s sailors, dating back to the time of whaling.
THE CAPBRETON PORT AND PIER
Your visit to Capbreton will inevitably lead you to the port and the pier. The only port in the Landes, the port of Capbreton<:strong> plays a key role both for pleasure boaters and for the 19 fishing boats present. The first works undertaken to develop the port activity date back to the period of the Second Empire under Napoleon III. These developments allowed the construction of the Estacade and the alignment of the quays. Fishing has continued to play an important economic role in the region for seven centuries. Today, this activity allows us to offer fresh products sold daily at the fish market. On the stalls you will find sole, sea bream, chipirons, hake, sea bass and many others depending on the season. Something to vary the gustatory pleasures of the plancha during the summer period!
Then head to the pier known as the “Estacade” for an iodized family stroll. A symbol of the town of Capbreton, the 190-metre-long wooden pier is a landmark of the coastal town. It’s a favourite with walkers, many of whom stroll along the pier in the first rays of sunshine. The best churros in the city can be found in this area. Originally, in 1858, the year it was built, the Estacade had a completely different face. It was 400 metres long instead of the 189 metres we know today and did not yet have a stone lighthouse. Today, a walk along the Estacade offers a magnificent view of the beaches, the Atlantic Ocean and the sweep of the boats.
DÉLICES DE LA MER ET MARCHÉ AUX POISSONS
La gastronomie locale mérite également votre attention. Ne manquez pas de goûter à l’huître de l’Adour, une spécialité locale que vous pourrez déguster dans les restaurants environnants, accompagnée d’un verre de vin blanc frais. D’autres plats de fruits de mer, tels que les moules, les crevettes et les poissons fraîchement pêchés, sont aussi mis à l’honneur dans les établissements de la région.
Quoi de mieux que de sourcer les délices de la mer à la source ? Le marché aux poissons est un autre lieu incontournable de la “cité des cent capitaines”. Direction le port de pêche, où l’on vient acheter du poisson “au cul du bateau”, c’est-à-dire directement auprès des marins pêcheurs. Selon la saison, vous choisirez parmi diverses espèces : thon, bars, soles, rougets, bonites, daurades, chipirons… À l’heure où les bateaux regagnent le port pour débarquer leur pêche du jour, le spectacle vaut le coup d’œil. Le marché aux poissons est ouvert 7j/7, toute l’année, de 9h à 12h et de 15h à 18h.
THE DUNE PATH AND THE GOUF OF CAPBRETON
Just 300 metres from the shore, between Capbreton’s Estacade and Hossegor’s North Beach, Capbreton’s “Gouf” is a real geological curiosity. It is an underwater canyon several million years old. It is a migration route for dolphins and whales. Sea trips are organised to get closer to the cetaceans around the Gouf de Capbreton. A unique and authentic experience that you won’t soon forget!
Looking for a short hike in Capbreton? The dune path leads to the Santocha or Piste beaches, via the Capbreton dunes (2.7 km). The route is signposted. Along the way, walkers can discover the blockhouses, brightened up by frescoes painted by the famous Bordeaux illustrator and graffiti artist Darry Perier, the flora and fauna of the coastline and the dune vines that produce the famous ‘Vin des Dunes’. Along the way, you’ll be able to admire beautiful views of the ocean and the Pyrenees. Don’t forget your binoculars and camera! Allow around 45 minutes for the walk.
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