Water sports in Gironde
Gironde is a dream destination forwater sports enthusiasts.
Between surfing, sailing and the region’s aquatic centers, you’ll find the ideal water activity in Gironde.
Would you like to take advantage of your vacation in Gironde to discover water sports?
Our Les Ourmes campsite offers a wide range of water sports activities in the surrounding area.
Enjoy the Gironde through board sports, boat trips, sailing and much more from our ideally located 4-star campsite in Gironde.
Surfing and board sports for the whole family
Looking for water sports in Gironde?
Bordeaux is not the only must-see destination in this region.
The Gironde coastline is particularly renowned for its waves and numerous beaches, making it a favorite spot for surfing enthusiasts.
The beaches of Lacanau, Montalivet and Carcans are renowned surfing spots.
Surfing is one of Gironde’s leading water sports.
There are numerous surf camps and schools where you can learn or perfect your technique.
Qualified instructors offersurfing lessons for all levels, including children’s courses, making it a perfect water activity for the whole family.
As well as surfing, there are many other water sports available in Gironde, including kitesurfing and bodyboarding .
The Gironde, with its long beaches and ideal wind conditions, is the perfect place to try kitesurfing.
Beginners can take to the water in complete safety.
You can also try waterskiing on one of Gironde’s beaches or lakes.
Sailing sports
The Gironde is one of the best places in France for water sports.
In addition to the beaches, the vast expanses of water, such as the Bassin d’Arcachon or the large lakes of Hourtin-Carcans and Lacanau, offer ideal conditions for sailing.
Take advantage of your vacation in Gironde to try out water-based activities such as sailing, a sport suitable for young and old alike.
The region’s sailing schools offer a full range of courses and workshops for all ages.
Children can learn to sail on optimists, while adults can try their hand at windsurfing, catamaran sailing or dinghy sailing.
Looking for original water sports activities in Gironde?
Then try water-skiing on Lac d’Hourtin, just a stone’s throw from our Les Ourmes campsite.
Boat trip on the Gironde estuary
TheGironde estuary is also an ideal location for water sports activities.
Located near Bordeaux, Europe’s largest estuary offers a unique setting for a boat trip, jet-skiing or waterskiing session.
A boat trip on the estuary is an ideal way to explore the Gironde region.
Some excursions include stopovers at iconic sites such as the estuary islands or the famous Cordouan and Richard lighthouses.
Gironde beaches
The beaches of Gironde are among the most beautiful on the Atlantic coast.
This département offers a multitude of beaches where you can enjoy water sports or simply relax by the water.
Among the most popular beaches in France and Gironde, you’ll find :
- Carcans-Maubuisson beach: ideal for families, you can enjoy the sun in complete peace and quiet.
- Lacanau’s beaches, meanwhile, are perfect for surfers, with their powerful, steady waves.
- The beach at Le Porge is less crowded, offering a natural setting for swimming, fishing and other water sports.
Aquatic centers in the region
If you prefer swimming pools to Atlantic waves, Gironde has no shortage of aquatic centers for family water activities.
These complexes, often located close to seaside resorts, offer heated pools, slides, running rivers and other aquatic facilities for the whole family.
Among the water parks close to our campsite in Gironde, discover :
- Splash Park in Hourtin and Lacanau : water sports for all the family and friends
- Aquapark Bombannes: for thrill-seekers.
Want to try some of Gironde’s top water sports?
Les Ourmes, a 4-star campsite on Lac d’Hourtin, offers the ideal setting for enjoying the Bordeaux region and the Atlantic coast.