Fantastic holidays by the sea on Île d'Oléron
Looking for a campsite near the beach on Île d'Oléron? Vert-Bois, Gatseau, Soubregeon, Boyardville – the « isle of light » offers over 100 kilometres of unspoiled coastline i.e. pure heaven for shore fishing amateurs, swimmers, water activities lovers... or mere campers ! Long beaches call for intense doing-nothing sessions. For your safety and peace of mind, you'll see the blue flag, or Pavillon Bleu on most of the beaches of Île d'Oléron – it is a European label that guarantees clean sea water.
To each holiday goer its own beach on Oléron
Many campsites of Oléron offer direct access to the sea. If you're travelling with kids and looking for safe, quiet beaches, go to Vert-bois, la Rémigeasse, la Perroche (Dolus-d'Oléron), Matha (Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron) or even Sables-Vignier, Domino, Boyardville (Saint-Georges-d'Oléron).
Water sports aficionados need to go to the beaches of Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, Grand-Village or les Huttes (Saint Denis-d'Oléron) – they're the best surfing spots on Île d’Oléron. Many clubs will enable you to try or practice surfing, windsurfing, paddling, kite surfing.
Water sports aficionados need to go to the beaches of Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, Grand-Village or les Huttes (Saint Denis-d'Oléron) – they're the best surfing spots on Île d’Oléron. Many clubs will enable you to try or practice surfing, windsurfing, paddling, kite surfing.
If you want a perfect tan on your whole naked body, naturists are most welcome in some beaches near Boyardville (les Saumonards) or Saint-Trojan-les-Bains.
Île d'Oléron : beaches accessible for everyone
Île d'Oléron has been committed to a program that promises beaches accessible for everyone for several years now. Different amenities are at your disposal in summertime: tiralos – special floating chairs for the disabled – beach ramps, audio guides etc. Do not hesitate to ask lifeguards at the aid stations or at the tourist offices. It goes without saying that the campsites of île d'Oléron have equipped and adapted toilet blocks, bungalows and mobile homes for the handicapped. Book at a campsite right now!
Shore fishing in Oléron : quality time with your family
Foreshores are rich areas where nature is unspoiled and diversified. Anyone can go shore fishing provided awareness that this unique natural environment remains as pure as ever thanks to some rules and good sense. IODDE association acts for the environment. It made a complete audit on local shore fishing and now distributes documents to raise awareness on foreshore preservation.
More information on : www.iodde.org