Cap d'Agde beach
Located in the south-eastern part of France on the coast of the Mediterranean. It is located on the territory of an enormous naturist colony well-known outside the country. It was founded after the World War II by Oltra brothers who were growing olives on these lands and noticed that people who like to take sun baths naked often come to this beach. Entrepreneurs supported this idea and arranged a small nudist camping on the beach, and when the beach general reconstruction started in 1970, insisted on turning Cap d'Agde into the comprehensive naturist resort. Today, it occupies a large territory with residential houses, condominiums, hotels, stores, clubs, bars, restaurants, SPA salon, sport playgrounds and the wonderful two-kilometer sand beach, one of the best in this region.
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Beach description
The beach is a wide two-kilometer sandspit stretching from the port of Agde town to Marseillan and its haven. It is conditionally divided into family, sport and entertainment recreation zones. Special sections for LGBT people are equipped to provide maximum comfort to all the beach guests.
The beach is equipped with umbrellas, sling chairs, water closets and shower cabins. There are recreation tents, first medical aid stations, beach rescuers and coastguard. Special gaming towns are arranged for small children, and adults can have fun with water games, enjoy sports or relax in beach bars and restaurants.
It is prohibited to take pictures of bystanders, demonstrate obscene items or gestures, and enjoy carnal pleasures within sights of the others on this beach. To be honest, these prohibitions have no been followed recently that confuses the resort permanent visitors.
The sea in Cap d'Agde is always clean and transparent, and strong winds or high waves are very rare here. It summer, water is heated to 25 degrees, and air temperature reaches 30. The bottom is sandy and safe, without sharp relief drops, so parents have no reasons to worry for their kids.
It is convenient to get to Cap d'Agde by high-speed train connecting the resort with the other French cities. For 3-4 hours, you can drive by car from Barcelona that is located only three hundred kilometers to the south.
When is the best time to go?
It is possible to relax in France at any time of the year, the time of the trip depends more on your preferences. Summer - a great time to travel to the sea. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, even on the southern French Riviera is not hot weather. In winter , people go to ski resorts in France. It should be be mindful that in summer and winter in France there is a high season, respectively, prices soar. To enjoy the excursions, choose the time from February to April or from September to November, when both in the north and in the south it is not very crowded. If you go to the French Riviera in September, you will never lose: You will find a time when the weather is still warm and the prices are not so high.
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Infrastructure
Cap d'Agde offers the enormous range of various dwelling options, from modest car campings to luxury hotels and villas. One of the most popular accommodation options is the apart hotel Héliopolis, located within a two-minute walking distance away from the beach. Guests are offered spacious light rooms overlooking the sea that are equipped with kitchenettes, wide balconies, and individual bathrooms. All apartments have an air conditioner, LED TV with satellite channels, a sound system, and wireless Wi-Fi. The visitors can use a private parking lot and beach accessories. At a walking distance, there are numerous stores, bars and restaurants, swimming pools, sport grounds, and children's game zones.
Upon arrival, you need to register at the reception, submit the FFN (French naturism) card and read the rules of staying on the camp territory. You can register a card right there provided that you have the certain certificates and papers.
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In close proximity to Cap d'Agde, the town of Agde is situated which is one of the oldest French towns. It is also surrounded with majestic sandy beaches that attract crowds of tourists (not nudists) every summer. The accommodation fund is represented by numerous hotels, villas, and guest houses for any taste and budget, cultural life is interesting and versatile, and picturesque neighborhood and the view of du Midi Channel create the unique romantic atmosphere.
In the port, you can rent a yacht or a motor boat and go for a fascinating sea tour, to arrange fishing, or diving tour. You should also take a bicycle ride through neighboring villages and learn more about the locals' everyday life, delicious cuisine, and excellent wines.
Lovers of history and old architecture will definitely adore visiting the fortress of Carcassonne which is located just one hour of driving from Cap d'Agde, and families with children will be impressed with the famous local Amusement Park, situated on the artificial island right in the center of the haven.