ACTIVITIES IN LACANAU: WHAT TO DO DURING YOUR STAY? A PARADISE FOR EVERYONE, AND NOT JUST FOR SURFING!
Located on the French Atlantic coast, Lacanau is a popular seaside resort renowned for its vast and endless sandy beaches. Less than 50 km from Bordeaux, come and enjoy a breath of salty air with friends, family or alone! The atmosphere is relaxed, and allows you to discover a wide range of activities in Lacanau. This destination offers an unforgettable experience for everyone.
SURF LEADS THE DANCE
Lacanau is renowned for its powerful waves. Surfing beginners find happiness in long foams. When conditions permit, they can venture further into the small, smooth waves. Lacanau is an ideal place to get an introduction to surfing. Be careful though, you risk becoming passionate and wanting to come back!
Ocean Ride is a surf school located a few meters from the beach, the dream! We offer surf lessons and introductions suitable for beginners, taught by qualified instructors. They will guide you step by step, on the sand and in the water, to help you discover your first sliding sensations or help you improve. Surfing is an ideal activity in Lacanau. Beaches are a perfect training ground for surfing beginners to learn and progress quickly. Our courses are organized by age and level, from 5 years old for children. We can only advise you to try it at least once in your life!
ACTIVITIES IN LACANAU FOR ALL TASTES
Besides surfing, Lacanau is full of varied activities to satisfy all visitors. Nature lovers will enjoy exploring the coastal trails which offer panoramic views of the ocean and forest. The well-developed cycle paths also allow you to discover the region by bike. You can even go to the Etang du Cousseau nature reserve. Lacanau is located close to two lakes, water sports enthusiasts are spoiled for choice
with activities such as paddle, kitesurf, wakeboard, catamaran, windsurfing…
Also let yourself be tempted by golf, an activity that requires patience and concentration.
For fans of sliding, go to the Splash Park at Lake Lacanau. For those looking for an adrenaline-pumping activity: Paintball is there for you.
If the rain comes to Lacanau, the resort has a cinema and you will find a bouldering gym 15 minutes away by car in Lacanau-Ville.
AFTER EFFORT, COMFORT
Are you more of an ice cream or pancake person? After a sporting activity in Lacanau, there is nothing better than recharging your batteries. The shopping streets are full of coffee shops, restaurants and ice cream parlors, for a well-deserved break. Don’t hesitate to ask us after your surf lesson for ideas for good addresses, we have plenty to recommend! And every Wednesday morning, another flagship activity of the resort: the market! When it comes to shopping, you will find numerous boutiques in the Allées Ortal: jewelry, decoration, souvenirs… you will definitely find what you are looking for.
A VIBRANT NIGHTLIFE
Bars, discos, concerts, and even a night market in summer, there are many night activities in Lacanau. You can stroll along the establishments to find your happiness, enjoy a cold drink and extend the day after the sunset.
Finally, Lacanau is a seaside resort full of activities, on the ocean, on land, on the lake, which will satisfy everyone’s tastes. It rhymes with everything: surfing, friends, aperitifs, barbecues, children, sandcastles, cycling, lakes… But surfing still remains Lacanau’s star activity, take the plunge and come take a lesson with us ! Beginner or serious enthusiast, the waves and the atmosphere of the resort will offer you an unforgettable experience and lovely memories.
We are waiting for you !
