This region commonly called “la côte d'argent” (silver coast) is full of mystery and it borders the Atlantic Ocean, from the department of Gironde to the one of Landes. The coast is straight and sandy with immense dunes (actually the largest in Europe) bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, one of the surfer's favourite.
Leisure activities and sports are top attractions in this area, the seashore is 106 km large, under the brilliant sun for a perfect tan. Water-sports are the key activity in Aquitaine, Hossegor is the European Capital of surfing, its stunning beaches delight amateur and professional surfers, each year the Billabong contest tour takes place here.
Aquitaine is a region full of traditions, there you can enjoy the feria of Bayonne as well as the 425 km of paths, the Landes department has many miles of roads, three of the four historic paths of the Pilgrimage of St Jacques de Compostela passes through. If you are looking for wellness and relaxation, then you can visit spa resorts like Dax, Eugenie-le-Bains-les-Bains Préchacp-les-Bains.
Between land and sea, Aquitaine it's also an original french hinterland. There are plenty of culinary treasures of the Perigord area, local produce such as the famous foie gras. The area will amaze you with its gastronomy and its vineyards (Bergerac, Bordeaux and Armaniac). Sporty persons enjoy the hinterland of Aquitaine, within the trails through the forests, enjoyable either on foot or by bicycle, and even through its rivers practising canoe-kayaking. Finally many cultural spots can be visited (museums, castles, abbeys, caves, parks ...)
Les Cigales *** - Moliets-Plage
Les Péneyrals ***** - Saint-Crépin Carlucet