The 10 best seaside campsites in Aquitaine

This summer, choose the Atlantic coast for your family vacations! You’ll create unforgettable memories when you choose one of Aquitaine’s seaside campsites.

Île de Ré, Route des Vins, Île d’Oléron, La Rochelle, Biarritz, Dune du Pilat, Sarlat La Cadenat, Hossegor… The list could go on for several pages to reveal each and every one of the jewels in the sublime Aquitaine region. Whether it’s Landes, Gironde, Pyrénées-Atlantiques or Dordogne, each of these départements has one thing in common: the wonders that inhabit it are innumerable.

As well as discovering a sublime region with a thousand and one visits, the experience of a camping holiday will bring you the memories that every family has always dreamed of creating. Those of children bonding with their new friends around the pool, those of meals shared around a makeshift table with your pitch neighbors, or even those of large-scale pétanque tournaments played as a family before going out to eat.

Finally, when you choose to camp in Aquitaine, you choose to combine natural discoveries and unforgettable experiences, for a perfectly successful family vacation. So make your choice from this selection of the best campsites in Aquitaine by the sea!

Campsites in Landes

1. Resort and Spa – « Le Vieux Port

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Located in the heart of the Landes forest, for a holiday between land and sea, Le Vieux Port is one of Aquitaine’s best-equipped seaside campsites for children! Indeed, its XXL water park was completely renovated in early 2022 to accommodate no less than 11 slides, 5 pools of different sizes, a surfing machine, an Aquasplash and 2 jacuzzis. For parents, a spa and wellness area is also available.

But the advantages of Le Vieux Port campsite don’t stop at the water park. Thanks to its 30 hectares of pine forests, typical of the region, and its direct access to the sea, you’ll enjoy total immersion in the sublime Landes region.

And if you’d like to take advantage of a family day out to discover Messanges, don’t hesitate to rent bikes for the whole family and go for a picnic amidst the nature revealed by the many mountain bike trails surrounding this Aquitaine campsite.

2. Mayotte Vacances

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This is the ideal campsite for a group of friends looking for a week’s vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities! Mayotte Vacances offers a 100% friendly atmosphere on the shores of Lake Biscarrosse, in the heart of a large pine forest and not far from the most beautiful surf beaches in the Landaise region, all at an affordable price.

At this seaside campsite in Aquitaine, you can enjoy a large pool area for sunbathing, a spa, numerous straw huts on the beach and even… an accrobranche course! The latter will keep you entertained for a day while you enjoy some thrills and spills. Whether you’re looking for sport, relaxation, surfing or partying, Mayotte Vacances is the perfect place for a vacation with friends!

3. The « Lou Pignada

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Halfway between the Lac du Turc, the Lac de Garros, the Landes de Gascogne and the sandy beaches of the Pays de Seignanx, the 4-star Lou Pignada campsite opens its doors to you. Located in the commune of Ondres, just ten kilometers from Bayonne, this Aquitaine campsite offers families an exceptional stay. With its 224 pitches, barbecue area, laundry and bread-deposit service, Lou Pignada promises a complete holiday where you need only worry about keeping your loved ones happy.

The whole family can enjoy one of the many activities on offer at the campsite. Aquagym classes, arts and crafts, sports tournaments and themed evenings are just some of the activities you can enjoy during your vacation week. And if you’d like to get away from the campsite for an afternoon, the beach is only 2 kilometers away, within easy walking distance. You can discover the local surfing activity, or just relax with your feet in the sand and your eyes in the ocean.

Campsites in Pyrénées-Atlantiques

4. Europ Camping

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Although Europ Camping isn’t actually located by the sea, it still had to be included in our selection of the best campsites in Aquitaine! And with good reason: its location at the foot of the mountains, just 1.5 km from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, sets it apart from the rest. It’s particularly accessible for motorhome travellers, offering a green, calm and soothing setting much appreciated by visitors.

When it comes to facilities, Europ Camping is not to be outdone! There’s a heated swimming pool, waterslides, sauna, large children’s playground, volleyball court and petanque area. There’s also an indoor games room with table tennis and billiards.

And if the campsite’s facilities aren’t enough for you, no problem! Thanks to its mountain location, you’ll find plenty of outdoor activities such as rafting, hiking or horseback riding. The ideal place for the whole family to enjoy themselves.

5. Auguste Delaune cottage village

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Located less than 800 meters from the beach, which is easily accessible on foot, the Auguste Delaune chalet village will delight you with its location, but not only! This seaside campsite in Aquitaine does everything possible to ensure that you and your family enjoy a unique stay, where you’ll want for nothing. Petanque courts, table soccer, children’s playground, paddling pool… everything you need to make your stay a memorable one.

The town of Hendaye, meanwhile, offers you the chance to clear your head, during a long day strolling through its traditional market, then onto the Ondarraitz beach, accessible from the campsite. Finally, after discovering the town’s many churches, you can start your aperitif on the Place de la République, particularly welcoming in summer.

6. Sea Green Erreka

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This is certainly the Aquitaine seaside campsite most suited to motorhome travelers! But don’t worry, if you’d like a mobile home on site, or a pitch for a camping tent, you’ll also find what you’re looking for. From this wooded estate, with its large heated outdoor swimming pool, you’ll enjoy a wide view of the fine sandy beaches, as well as the imposing Pyrenean mountains.

Every day, the campsite offers a wide range of activities for you and your children, so that no one is left behind. Evenings are lively too, with a team of entertainers setting the mood all summer long.

Campsites in Dordogne

7. Les étangs du Plessac » campsite

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Generation Voyage now brings you the best seaside campsites in Aquitaine, in the Dordogne. Although « Les étangs du Plessac » is indeed in Aquitaine, it’s not actually by the sea… But Laurent and Stéphanie’s warm welcome is such that we couldn’t leave it out of our selection. What’s more, if the beach isn’t the closest, other activities and discoveries of all kinds are!

In fact, close to the campsite, you’ll find the magnificent town of Brantôme-en-Périgord, where you can enjoy canoeing and kayaking, or stroll through the narrow streets typical of the region. Not far away, you’ll also have access to the mythical and delightful Grottes de Lascaux, a superb activity to fascinate your children for an afternoon.

8. The « Carbonnier

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Le Carbonnier » is an Aquitaine campsite designed and built for family holidays! This 4-star campsite offers total immersion in nature, in a peaceful and relaxing setting, perfect for recharging your batteries. Children can enjoy a particularly generous aquatic area all day long. Numerous pools of various sizes are available, both indoors and out, as are 5 different slides, a water playground and other surprises for young and old alike…

But the activities at the heart of Le Carbonnier are not limited to swimming pools, as children’s mini-clubs and bouncy castles have also recently been installed.

Just 500 meters from the village and 5 minutes from the river, you’ll be able to organize your family vacation with ease and peace of mind. You’ll also have the opportunity to enjoy a fishing pond, with even the possibility of canoeing for the adventurous in the family!

Campsites in Gironde

9. « L’Atlantique Club Montalivet

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Are you looking for a seaside campsite in Aquitaine? Then the Atlantique Club Montalivet is just what you’re looking for! Here, the beach couldn’t be any closer, as it’s located… right inside the campsite! So you can alternate between a swim in the sea and a dip in the heated outdoor pool, and enjoy one of the aquatic activities offered by the campsite.

Then let yourself be carried away by the « vacation village » entertainment program, which offers plenty of fun throughout the day. And if you’d like to escape for a day with your loved ones and visit this beautiful region, a children’s club is at your disposal. You’ll be able to meet up with them again at the end of the day, happier than ever.

10. Camping « Le Médoc Plage

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Once again, it’s a stone’s throw from the beach that we end our selection of the best campsites by the sea in Aquitaine, thanks to the Médoc Plage campsite! Ideally located, you’ll be in the shade of the pine trees, so you won’t feel too hot in the early morning, and less than a kilometer from the beach for a refreshing afternoon swim.

But thanks to the campsite’s new water park, you’ll also be able to take a dip in the water and enjoy some family thrills at the same time! From July 2022, Médoc Plage will be offering a new 850 m² pool, 7 pentagliss, 9 slides and other surprises, ideal for young and old alike!

So, which Aquitaine campsite will win your favor for your next family vacation?