Want to go on a surf camp next summer? Discover where to go to enjoy the waves, a surf course, and accommodation in nature with direct beach access!
Les Landes, the ideal destination for a surf camp
With over 100 kilometers of coastline, the department of Les Landes, located in southwestern France, is a prime destination for surf enthusiasts, from beginners to experienced surfers. Renowned for its long sandy beaches and powerful waves, the Landes coast – nicknamed "the Silver Coast" – boasts many of the most famous surf spots in the southwest, such as Biscarrosse, Mimizan, Moliets, Vieux-Boucau, Seignosse, and Hossegor.
Summer is the ideal season to enjoy a surf camp in Les Landes. The waves are gentler and less intimidating than those of the neighboring Basque Country. Longer days allow for surfing early in the morning or late in the evening, when there are fewer people in the water and on the beach.
Le Saint Martin in Moliets: surf-friendly campsite
For a total immersion in the world of surfers, head to Le Saint Martin campsite in Moliets. With direct beach access, a surf school, and a surf shop, surfing enthusiasts will find their happiness here.
Nestled between dunes and a pine forest, our Landes campsite attracts surfers from all over Europe. It's the perfect place for a surf camp in Les Landes. A surf school, the Maa Surf Shop & School, a school certified by the French Surfing Federation, adjoins the campsite. For over 30 years, Delphine and Hervé Cancouët have been sharing their passion for surfing and their knowledge of the ocean there.
The team is dynamic, friendly, and attentive to everyone's needs. Surf lessons and courses are offered to both beginners and more experienced surfers. Children can learn to surf from the age of 6, and even at 40, it's never too late to start!
Surf camp means... accommodation
In a true surf atmosphere, Le Saint Martin offers an ideal setting for back-to-back wave sessions and moments of relaxation. After an intense day of riding, return to the comfort of your accommodation or enjoy the campsite's services.
For your surf camp in Les Landes, a variety of accommodations is available: classic mobile homes, premium cottages, equipped lodge tents, or chalets with terraces. We also welcome surfers with their tents, motorhomes, vans, or converted vans, on spacious and shaded pitches, with water and electricity.
On site, you have access to all the campsite's services and leisure facilities: indoor and outdoor aquatic area, wellness area with sports or relaxing massages, bike rental, shops, and restaurants. And for more options, other surf spots are accessible nearby, such as Biscarrosse, Seignosse, Hossegor, or Capbreton.
France's best surf spots within board's reach!
Here is a selection of the best surf spots in Les Landes to discover around Le Saint Martin campsite:
- Biscarrosse : located north of Les Landes, Biscarrosse allows you to learn to surf without pressure. La Nord regularly hosts the Juniors World Surf League Championships. La Sud is for experienced surfers, with a hollower and more powerful wave.
- Mimizan : this spot is known for its powerful waves, but remains accessible to surfers and bodyboarders of all levels. The "place to be": Corniche beach (north of the current) and Garluche beach.
- Moliets : right in front of the campsite, the Moliets surf spot is suitable for beginner and intermediate surfers. Depending on the tides, the waves can be gentle or hollower. At low tide, a magnificent sandbank forms at the mouth of the Huchet current.
- Vieux-Boucau / Messanges : waves are generally smaller than on more exposed spots. But when the swell comes in from the west, you can perform some great maneuvers there.
- Seignosse : this legendary spot, known for its long waves and beach breaks, will suit surfers looking for a challenge. A must-visit for any self-respecting rider.
- Hossegor : the surf capital of France, Hossegor attracts surfers from all over the world. The waves there are powerful and fast (La Gravière), but there are also spots accessible to beginners (La Sud).
- Capbreton : a stone's throw from Hossegor, Capbreton is renowned for its hollow and fast tubes. Santocha beach offers consistent waves all year round and small summer swells perfect for beginners.
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