Camping L'Estival

Several smashing beaches that stretch across a total of 10 kilometres lie along the Atlantic coast in and around Mimizan, with a popular family beach in the middle of Mimizan and longer quieter beaches backed by sand dunes to the north and south of the resort. Have a horse ride through the forest or along the beach from a riding centre in Mimizan, three kilometres away, or sign up for surf school over at l'Espécier beach, around 15 minutes’ away by car; this secret spot is far away from the crushing crowds, and thus a good place to take to the waves without the fear of embarrassing oneself in front of a hoard of sunbathers. Over at Biscarrosse, within an hour’s drive, lies the France’s second largest lake; surrounded by greenery and pine forests and bordered by fine sandy beaches and a splendid cycling trail, this lake has calm crystalline waters with lots of shallow areas near the shoreline and two lifeguarded swimming areas, making it an utterly smashing spot for a fun family day out. The three main areas are La Conche d’Ispe, close to the golf course; Navarrosse with its marina and watersports activities; or Maguide with yet more marinas and watersports activities, as well as a vast beach, restaurants, and kid-friendly fun. And as you might expect from a lake as big as this, fishing is available around here too.