What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de Lafitenia?

The coastline of Plage de Lafitenia 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 de Lafitenia?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de Lafitenia, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Plage de Lafitenia is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Plage de Lafitenia good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Plage de Lafitenia does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Plage de Lafitenia good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Plage de Lafitenia secluded and good for relaxing?

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.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Plage de Lafitenia?

Plage de Lafitenia can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de Lafitenia?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage de Lafitenia.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Le Bel Endroit is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de Lafitenia?

There are 1520 places to stay in the Plage de Lafitenia area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de Lafitenia include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=191857&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Residence Prestige Odalys Domaine Iratzia</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=191865&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Prestige Odalys Erromardie</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1164649&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Amazing apartment in Saint Jean de Luz with 2 Bedrooms and WiFi</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4641252&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Domaine Koskenia la Chapelle</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3634292&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Appartement St Jean de Luz</a></li></ul>

How far is the Plage de Lafitenia from parking?

The Plage de Lafitenia has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage de Lafitenia?

There are 4 attractions near Plage de Lafitenia that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Musée Saraleguinea de Guéthary located in 1.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage de Lafitenia?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage de Lafitenia is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 13°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage de Lafitenia (Pyrenees-Atlantiques) 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 de Lafitenia (Pyrenees-Atlantiques) 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.

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Photo of Plage de Lafitenia with spacious multi bays

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Plage de Lafitenia

Guéthary, France

7.7

#125 out of 266 in New Aquitaine 8

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Akotze-Acotz • 1 km

Map of beach

Playground Parlementia

2.2km

Playground Aire de Jeux Eglise Bidart

4.1km

Park Saint Jean de Luz Botanical Garden

1.8km

Park Parc Ducontenia

3.1km

Hiking Area Start camino Biarritz

4.6km

Hiking Area Sentier du littoral de Bidart à Saint-Jean-De-Luz

4.7km

Hiking Area Le sentier littoral de Bidard à Saint-Jean-de-Luz

6.2km

Hiking Area Lac de Mouriscot

7.2km

Park Parc Mazon

8.7km

Park public Garden

8.8km

Park Pierre Forsans Public Garden

9km

French Restaurant Ostalamer

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Spanish Restaurant Bibam

9 - Excellent 410m

Restaurant Le Bel Endroit

9 - Excellent 860m

Restaurant Guinguette Erromardie

8.6 - Excellent 870m

Restaurant Le Bistro du Mata

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Fast Food Restaurant Chez Nadyne

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's St Jean de Luz

6.6 - Good 1.6km

Cafe TotalEnergies

6.8 - Good 1.7km

Bar Les Alcyons

8.4 - Very good 1.7km

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Saint Jean De Luz

910m

Supermarket Carrefour

920m

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Saint-Jean-de-Luz

1.1km

Supermarket Lidl

1.7km

Supermarket Carrefour City

3.2km

Supermarket MONOPRIX SAINT JEAN DE LUZ

3.2km

Supermarket Monop' SAINT JEAN REX

3.4km

Bakery Au Fournil de la Licorne

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Supermarket Intermarché SUPER Bidart

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Musée Saraleguinea de Guéthary

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Escaliers belzunce

8 - Very good 3km

Tourist Attraction Horses Pier

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Villa Arroka Bidart

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Bidart

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Bidarteko

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Rue la plus étroite de la ville

3.5km

Church Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Saint Jean de Luz

3.7km

Amusement Park Bid'a Parc

3.3km

Casino Casino JOA de St-Jean-de-Luz

3.3km

Night Club Discothèque La Licorne

6 - Pleasant 4.7km

Aquarium Biarritz Aquarium

9km

Casino Casino Barrière Biarritz

8.2 - Very good 9.4km

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About

Plage de Lafitenia is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 18th place out of 25 beaches in the Pyrenees-Atlantiques region 103 km away from its center, the city of Pau. It is one of the beaches of Akotze-Acotz settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

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+23 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

5 M/S

Wind

+20 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Akotze-Acotz • 1 km

Map of beach

Playground Parlementia

2.2km

Playground Aire de Jeux Eglise Bidart

4.1km

Park Saint Jean de Luz Botanical Garden

1.8km

Park Parc Ducontenia

3.1km

Hiking Area Start camino Biarritz

4.6km

Hiking Area Sentier du littoral de Bidart à Saint-Jean-De-Luz

4.7km

Hiking Area Le sentier littoral de Bidard à Saint-Jean-de-Luz

6.2km

Hiking Area Lac de Mouriscot

7.2km

Park Parc Mazon

8.7km

Park public Garden

8.8km

Park Pierre Forsans Public Garden

9km

French Restaurant Ostalamer

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Spanish Restaurant Bibam

9 - Excellent 410m

Restaurant Le Bel Endroit

9 - Excellent 860m

Restaurant Guinguette Erromardie

8.6 - Excellent 870m

Restaurant Le Bistro du Mata

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Fast Food Restaurant Chez Nadyne

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's St Jean de Luz

6.6 - Good 1.6km

Cafe TotalEnergies

6.8 - Good 1.7km

Bar Les Alcyons

8.4 - Very good 1.7km

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Saint Jean De Luz

910m

Supermarket Carrefour

920m

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Saint-Jean-de-Luz

1.1km

Supermarket Lidl

1.7km

Supermarket Carrefour City

3.2km

Supermarket MONOPRIX SAINT JEAN DE LUZ

3.2km

Supermarket Monop' SAINT JEAN REX

3.4km

Bakery Au Fournil de la Licorne

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Supermarket Intermarché SUPER Bidart

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Musée Saraleguinea de Guéthary

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Escaliers belzunce

8 - Very good 3km

Tourist Attraction Horses Pier

9.2 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Villa Arroka Bidart

3.3km

Tourist Attraction Plage de Bidart

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Bidarteko

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Rue la plus étroite de la ville

3.5km

Church Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Saint Jean de Luz

3.7km

Amusement Park Bid'a Parc

3.3km

Casino Casino JOA de St-Jean-de-Luz

3.3km

Night Club Discothèque La Licorne

6 - Pleasant 4.7km

Aquarium Biarritz Aquarium

9km

Casino Casino Barrière Biarritz

8.2 - Very good 9.4km

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Located at nearest locality

Akotze-Acotz • 2.9km from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Domaine Koskenia la Chapelle

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Located at nearest locality

Akotze-Acotz • 1.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Akotze-Acotz • 1km

Main locality of province

Pau • 103km

Transport

Airport

BIQ • 9.9km

Bus Station

S.Juan De Luz • 4km

Train Station

Gare de Guéthary • 1.9km

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