What is the water and sand quality of the Conche of Whales beach?

The coastline of Conche of Whales beach 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 Conche of Whales beach?

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

Is the Conche of Whales beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Conche of Whales beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Conche of Whales beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Conche of Whales beach 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 very smooth.

Is the Conche of Whales beach 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.

What are the key audiences of Conche of Whales beach?

Conche of Whales beach 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 Conche of Whales beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Conche of Whales beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.MAAU café is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Conche of Whales beach?

There are 84 places to stay in the Conche of Whales beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Conche of Whales beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=264252&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel L'Ocean</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1389816&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Maison Face au Soleil</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5788615&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chais Rhethais au Volume Exceptionel Coeur de Village</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5639155&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Magnifique retaise-hyper centre le Bois-Plage-en-Re</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6012467&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Appartement Ars-en-Re, 3 pieces, 4 personnes - FR-1-434-54</a></li></ul>

How far is the Conche of Whales beach from parking?

The Conche of Whales beach 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 Conche of Whales beach?

There are 2 attractions near Conche of Whales beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Plage de la côte sauvage located in 1.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Conche of Whales beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Conche of Whales beach is July. Its average value reaches 23°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 10°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Conche of Whales beach (Charente-Maritime) 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.Conche of Whales beach (Charente-Maritime) 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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Conche of Whales beach

Le Gillieux, France

7.2

#195 out of 266 in New Aquitaine 5

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Le Gillieux • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Portes en Re Ping Pong Table

2.9km

Playground Aire de jeux

2.9km

Playground Le City

2.9km

Playground Aire de jeux

7.4km

Playground Espace de jeux pour enfants

9.9km

Park Maison du Fier

2km

Park La Réserve naturelle nationale de Lilleau des Niges

2.7km

Farm Les Huitres De Trousse Chemise

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Hiking Area Circuit de la Tour

3.9km

Park Trousse chemise

4.3km

Hiking Area Randonnée Loix

7.4km

Hiking Area Henry IV Woods

8.1km

Park Plage de La Couarde-Sur-Mer

8.9km

Park Square Roger Bonnin

10km

French Restaurant Le Concept hôtel brasserie pub

8.2 - Very good 1.6km

Pizza Restaurant PIZZERIA AU COIN DU FEU

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Bar MAAU café

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Restaurant La Bazenne

7.6 - Very good 2.1km

Meal Takeaway La Pizzenne

2.2km

Restaurant Chasse-Marée

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Fricoter

9.8 - Exceptional 2.2km

Restaurant Lilleau 2

7.2 - Good 2.2km

Meal Takeaway Camion Pizza Île de Ré

7 - Good 2.2km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

2.2km

Convenience Store SPAR

7.3km

Bakery Place des Délices

8.6 - Excellent 7.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

9.9km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la côte sauvage

1km

Place Of Worship Clocher d'Ars-en-Ré

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Pointe de Grignon

4.5km

Museum Ecomuseum Marais Salant

6.1km

Night Club La Pergola Discothèque

6.8 - Good 9.8km

Movie Theater La Maline

8.2 - Very good 10km

Historical Landmark Phare des Baleines

120m

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About

Conche of Whales beach is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 52th place out of 91 beaches in the Charente-Maritime region 31.6 km away from its center, the city of La Rochelle. It is one of the beaches of Le Gillieux settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

6.7 M/S

Wind

+20 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Le Gillieux • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Portes en Re Ping Pong Table

2.9km

Playground Aire de jeux

2.9km

Playground Le City

2.9km

Playground Aire de jeux

7.4km

Playground Espace de jeux pour enfants

9.9km

Park Maison du Fier

2km

Park La Réserve naturelle nationale de Lilleau des Niges

2.7km

Farm Les Huitres De Trousse Chemise

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Hiking Area Circuit de la Tour

3.9km

Park Trousse chemise

4.3km

Hiking Area Randonnée Loix

7.4km

Hiking Area Henry IV Woods

8.1km

Park Plage de La Couarde-Sur-Mer

8.9km

Park Square Roger Bonnin

10km

French Restaurant Le Concept hôtel brasserie pub

8.2 - Very good 1.6km

Pizza Restaurant PIZZERIA AU COIN DU FEU

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Bar MAAU café

9.4 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Restaurant La Bazenne

7.6 - Very good 2.1km

Meal Takeaway La Pizzenne

2.2km

Restaurant Chasse-Marée

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant Fricoter

9.8 - Exceptional 2.2km

Restaurant Lilleau 2

7.2 - Good 2.2km

Meal Takeaway Camion Pizza Île de Ré

7 - Good 2.2km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

2.2km

Convenience Store SPAR

7.3km

Bakery Place des Délices

8.6 - Excellent 7.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

9.9km

Tourist Attraction Plage de la côte sauvage

1km

Place Of Worship Clocher d'Ars-en-Ré

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Pointe de Grignon

4.5km

Museum Ecomuseum Marais Salant

6.1km

Night Club La Pergola Discothèque

6.8 - Good 9.8km

Movie Theater La Maline

8.2 - Very good 10km

Historical Landmark Phare des Baleines

120m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

3.1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Villa Olivier

Entire Villa

Les Portes-en-Re • 4km from center

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Appartement Ars-en-Re, 3 pieces, 4 personnes - FR-1-434-54

4.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Appartement Ars-en-Re, 3 pieces, 4 personnes - FR-1-434-54

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Located at nearest locality

Le Gillieux • 4.4km from center

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7.7km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Le Clos du Vieux Porche

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Le Gillieux • 8km from center

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8.3km from the beach

8 Very good

Villa Blanche

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Le Gillieux • 8.8km from center

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9.5km from the beach

8 Very good

Maison Ile de Re

Entire House

Le Martray • 9.9km from center

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9.7km from the beach

Maison de 3 chambres a La Couarde sur Mer avec jardin clos et WiFi a 400 m de la plage

Entire House

Le Martray • 10km from center

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12.9km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Maison Face au Soleil

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Les Biraudes • 13.3km from center

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Magnifique retaise-hyper centre le Bois-Plage-en-Re

12.9km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Magnifique retaise-hyper centre le Bois-Plage-en-Re

Entire House

Les Biraudes • 13.3km from center

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12.9km from the beach

9 Excellent

Le Figuier

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Le Gillieux • 13.3km from center

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Chais Rhethais au Volume Exceptionel Coeur de Village

13km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Chais Rhethais au Volume Exceptionel Coeur de Village

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Located at nearest locality

Le Gillieux • 13.4km from center

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13.1km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Maison Les Burons

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Le Gillieux • 13.5km from center

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13.2km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hotel L'Ocean

Hotel

Les Biraudes • 13.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.6km 21 min walk

Saint Clement beach

6.2 Pleasant

2.1km

Connected beach

Petit Bec beach

7.8 Very good

3.2km

Campiotel beach

6.2 Pleasant

4.2km

Plage du Marchais

7.6 Very good

4.3km

Plage Des Enfants

7.2 Good

4.8km

Plage de la Pointe de Grignon

6.9 Good

5.3km

Trousse-Chemise beach Plage De Trousse-Chemise

7.8 Very good

6.5km

Plage Le Martray

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Le Gillieux • 980m

Main locality of province

La Rochelle • 31.6km

Transport

Airport

LRH • 27.7km

Bus Station

Stop Porte Dauphine • 31.3km

Train Station

La Rochelle Porte Dauphine • 31.2km

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7.2 Good

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Evatt-Davey Cathleen

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach on the northeastern side of Ile de Re's farthest tip is simply stunning. The golden sand adds to its charm and makes it an ideal spot for a relaxing day out.