What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de Lion-sur-Mer?

The coastline of Plage de Lion-sur-Mer is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage de Lion-sur-Mer?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de Lion-sur-Mer, 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 Lion-sur-Mer is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing </li><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball </li><li>Football (nearby)</li></ul>

Is the Plage de Lion-sur-Mer 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.Plage de Lion-sur-Mer 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 Plage de Lion-sur-Mer for swimming is positive.

Is the Plage de Lion-sur-Mer 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 Plage de Lion-sur-Mer secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Plage de Lion-sur-Mer is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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 Plage de Lion-sur-Mer?

Plage de Lion-sur-Mer can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers (caravans / tent)</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de Lion-sur-Mer?

The bar is located right on the Plage de Lion-sur-Mer.There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Fabrique is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de Lion-sur-Mer?

There are 376 places to stay in the Plage de Lion-sur-Mer area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage de Lion-sur-Mer include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6614127&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">B&B de la Cote de Nacre</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6667803&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Parfum d'Angkor</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3759496&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Studio au calme, a l'etage avec escalier pentu</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3231464&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Le cosy plage</a></li></ul>

How far is the Plage de Lion-sur-Mer from parking?

The Plage de Lion-sur-Mer 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage de Lion-sur-Mer (Calvados) 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 Lion-sur-Mer (Calvados) 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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Plage de Lion-sur-Mer

Lion-sur-Mer Beach

Lion-sur-Mer, France

8.4

#5 out of 97 in Normandy 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Sup surfing

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Located within the settlement

Lion-sur-Mer • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Rampe Malo

1.1km

Hiking Area Digue Lion-sur-Mer

60m

Hiking Area Ouistreham

1.3km

Park Parc De La Mairie

1.5km

Park Square Alfred Thomas

2.2km

Hiking Area Digue-promenade

2.4km

Park Aire de jeux pour enfants

2.5km

Park Maison de la Baleine

2.6km

Park Parc Verdun

2.6km

Park Ouistreham

2.9km

French Restaurant L'Abri Côtier

8.4 - Very good 70m

Bar La Fabrique

8.4 - Very good 80m

French Restaurant La Taverne

8.8 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant Le Courbet

8 - Very good 170m

Pizza Restaurant La Plage

9.4 - Excellent 320m

Restaurant Le Goeland

9 - Excellent 330m

Restaurant ÕYAT

8.4 - Very good 520m

Restaurant Coquillages & Co

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria Il Salentino

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

380m

Supermarket Auchan Supermarché Colleville

570m

Bakery La Croustillane

7.8 - Very good 1.5km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

2.2km

Bakery Boulangerie Pâtisserie L'Envie

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour City

2.7km

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Ouistreham

3.5km

Supermarket Carrefour Market Ouistreham

3.5km

Supermarket Lidl

3.6km

Museum Le Grand Bunker - Museum of the Atlantic Wall

2.7km

Museum Maison de la nature et de l'estuaire

5.1km

Museum Memorial Pegasus

5.9km

Museum Museum and the Merville Battery site

7.1km

Casino Casino Barrière Ouistreham

7.8 - Very good 2.1km

Casino Casino Tranchant Luc-sur-Mer

7.8 - Very good 2.9km

Amusement Park Girafou

5km

Amusement Center Parc Ornavik

9km

Historical Landmark Sword Beach - Queen Red

410m

Historical Landmark Lighthouse of Ouistreham

3.3km

Historical Landmark Site fortifié Hillman

3.6km

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About

Plage de Lion-sur-Mer is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 3th place out of 22 beaches in the Calvados region 14 km away from its center, the city of Caen. It is one of the beaches of Lion-sur-Mer settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Located within the settlement

Lion-sur-Mer • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Rampe Malo

1.1km

Hiking Area Digue Lion-sur-Mer

60m

Hiking Area Ouistreham

1.3km

Park Parc De La Mairie

1.5km

Park Square Alfred Thomas

2.2km

Hiking Area Digue-promenade

2.4km

Park Aire de jeux pour enfants

2.5km

Park Maison de la Baleine

2.6km

Park Parc Verdun

2.6km

Park Ouistreham

2.9km

French Restaurant L'Abri Côtier

8.4 - Very good 70m

Bar La Fabrique

8.4 - Very good 80m

French Restaurant La Taverne

8.8 - Excellent 120m

Restaurant Le Courbet

8 - Very good 170m

Pizza Restaurant La Plage

9.4 - Excellent 320m

Restaurant Le Goeland

9 - Excellent 330m

Restaurant ÕYAT

8.4 - Very good 520m

Restaurant Coquillages & Co

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria Il Salentino

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

380m

Supermarket Auchan Supermarché Colleville

570m

Bakery La Croustillane

7.8 - Very good 1.5km

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

2.2km

Bakery Boulangerie Pâtisserie L'Envie

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour City

2.7km

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Ouistreham

3.5km

Supermarket Carrefour Market Ouistreham

3.5km

Supermarket Lidl

3.6km

Museum Le Grand Bunker - Museum of the Atlantic Wall

2.7km

Museum Maison de la nature et de l'estuaire

5.1km

Museum Memorial Pegasus

5.9km

Museum Museum and the Merville Battery site

7.1km

Casino Casino Barrière Ouistreham

7.8 - Very good 2.1km

Casino Casino Tranchant Luc-sur-Mer

7.8 - Very good 2.9km

Amusement Park Girafou

5km

Amusement Center Parc Ornavik

9km

Historical Landmark Sword Beach - Queen Red

410m

Historical Landmark Lighthouse of Ouistreham

3.3km

Historical Landmark Site fortifié Hillman

3.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 1.3km 18 min walk

Connected beach

Sword Beach

8.1 Very good

Popular beach 3.4km

Connected beach

Ouistreham Beach Plage de Ouistreham

7.7 Very good

3.5km

Connected beach

Plage de Luc sur Mer

8.3 Very good

6.2km

Connected beach

Plage de Saint Aubin sur Mer

8.2 Very good

8.3km

Connected beach

Plage de Bernieres-sur-Mer

8.4 Very good

Plage de Courseulles sur Mer (Juno Beach)

Popular beach 10.5km

Connected beach

Plage de Courseulles sur Mer (Juno Beach)

7 Good

Popular beach 11.7km

Cabour Beach Plage de Cabour

7.8 Very good

Popular beach 16.8km

Houlgate Beach Plage de Houlgate

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Lion-sur-Mer • 310m

Main locality of province

Caen • 14km

Transport

Airport

CFR • 17.4km

Bus Station

Caen • 14.3km

Train Station

Gare de Dives Cabourg • 15.1km

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8.4 Very good

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8.4 Very good

michala cellerova

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

This is such a beautiful beach with so much charm. Doesnt get very crowded, perfect for long walks and Chilling on the beach

Lady Cecilia Siekierska

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Quaint little place.quite a sleepy town with most shops closed. Lovely expanse of beach but ruined with loads of seaweed and black powdery debris

Stefan Hildebrandt

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Very nice beach with beautiful market. Met very nice people here as well. (Hello to Fred and his family!)

Ferdinand Durststrecke

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

I like you and love France

Keya Nayah

Novice Beachgoer

6 Pleasant

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Plage de Lion-sur-Mer

Lion-sur-Mer Beach

Lion-sur-Mer, France

Playground Rampe Malo

Hiking Area Digue Lion-sur-Mer

Hiking Area Ouistreham

Park Parc De La Mairie

Park Square Alfred Thomas

Hiking Area Digue-promenade

Park Aire de jeux pour enfants

Park Maison de la Baleine

Park Parc Verdun

Park Ouistreham

French Restaurant L'Abri Côtier

Bar La Fabrique

French Restaurant La Taverne

Restaurant Le Courbet

Pizza Restaurant La Plage

Restaurant Le Goeland

Restaurant ÕYAT

Restaurant Coquillages & Co

Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria Il Salentino

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

Supermarket Auchan Supermarché Colleville

Bakery La Croustillane

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

Bakery Boulangerie Pâtisserie L'Envie

Supermarket Carrefour City

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Ouistreham

Supermarket Carrefour Market Ouistreham

Supermarket Lidl

Museum Le Grand Bunker - Museum of the Atlantic Wall

Museum Maison de la nature et de l'estuaire

Museum Memorial Pegasus

Museum Museum and the Merville Battery site

Casino Casino Barrière Ouistreham

Casino Casino Tranchant Luc-sur-Mer

Amusement Park Girafou

Amusement Center Parc Ornavik

Historical Landmark Sword Beach - Queen Red

Historical Landmark Lighthouse of Ouistreham

Historical Landmark Site fortifié Hillman

About

Lion-sur-Mer, Normandy, Calvados

Playground Rampe Malo

Hiking Area Digue Lion-sur-Mer

Hiking Area Ouistreham

Park Parc De La Mairie

Park Square Alfred Thomas

Hiking Area Digue-promenade

Park Aire de jeux pour enfants

Park Maison de la Baleine

Park Parc Verdun

Park Ouistreham

French Restaurant L'Abri Côtier

Bar La Fabrique

French Restaurant La Taverne

Restaurant Le Courbet

Pizza Restaurant La Plage

Restaurant Le Goeland

Restaurant ÕYAT

Restaurant Coquillages & Co

Pizza Restaurant Pizzeria Il Salentino

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

Supermarket Auchan Supermarché Colleville

Bakery La Croustillane

Supermarket Carrefour Contact

Bakery Boulangerie Pâtisserie L'Envie

Supermarket Carrefour City

Supermarket Carrefour Drive Ouistreham

Supermarket Carrefour Market Ouistreham

Supermarket Lidl

Museum Le Grand Bunker - Museum of the Atlantic Wall

Museum Maison de la nature et de l'estuaire

Museum Memorial Pegasus

Museum Museum and the Merville Battery site

Casino Casino Barrière Ouistreham

Casino Casino Tranchant Luc-sur-Mer

Amusement Park Girafou

Amusement Center Parc Ornavik