Camping Le Suroit

Oléron really is rather outstanding… one could bask on its beaches or wander its coast path for quite a few hols on the trot, without deigning to investigate anything else. But of course one should investigate elsewhere, for there's rather a lot to see aside from the sands here too. The Camping Le Suroit team recommends some time at the nearby Chassiron Lighthouse, to see its museum then stagger up the 224 steps for views over the island's east coast, Fort Boyard and the Île de Ré. One should also get to the La Cotinière, the old fishing port on Oléron's west coast, and to the island markets at Domino, Saint-Denis d'Oléron, La Brée les Bains and several other spots. The island's oyster farming fields and cycling through the Port des Salines salt marshes are other activities highly recommended, along with a family day out at Mickey's Club in Sables Vigniers.