Andernos-les-Bains vacation rentals

Having a swell time in seaside Andernos-les-Bains

Within southwestern France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, Andernos-les-Bains is a charming seaside commune on the Atlantic coast. Visitors are drawn to the area for its ample shoreline, thriving oyster industry, and the wineries of the nearby Bordeaux winemaking region. Along Arcachon Bay, you'll find plenty of sandy beaches, and the area's harbors and ports offer easy access to boating excursions on the Atlantic. Andernos-les-Bains vacation rentals are a great way to see the region's highlights, and you'll be just a short trip from local sights like the Museum of the Oyster and Aqualand water park.

Activities and attractions in and around Andernos-les-Bains

Do you want to find top things to see and do while you're in town? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that makes Andernos-les-Bains a fun place to get away. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Thalazur Thalassotherapie Arcachon (7.7 mi / 12.5 km)
• Parc de la Coccinelle (8.4 mi / 13.6 km)
• Aqualand Bassin d'Arcachon (8.7 mi / 14 km)
• Zooland Park (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
• Parc de Loisirs du Four (4.7 mi / 7.6 km)
• Arcachon Golf Club (8.1 mi / 13.1 km)

Stepping out(side) – outdoor fun in Andernos-les-Bains

Thanks to the mild waters of the protected Arcachon Bay, you won't have any problem finding the perfect spot for swimming, sunbathing, or whatever else it is you might want to do at the beach, and the epic Dune of Pilat – the biggest sand dune in Europe – is always worth a visit. The numerous marinas, harbors, and docks in the area offer all you'll need for a day on the waves, from kayak rentals to full-blown boat tours. Andernos-les-Bains vacation rentals are a hit with outdoorsy types, too, and hiking, camping, and cycling are popular in the area.

Rainy days in maritime Andernos-les-Bains

Andernos-les-Bains has a maritime climate, with warm, sunny summers, cool winters, and plenty of rainfall throughout the year. Average summer highs peak in the upper 70s in July and August, and winter temperatures range from the upper 30s to the low 50s between December and February. Summers are generally sunny, but rain is common throughout the year, with most of it falling between fall and spring. A popular summer destination, you'll find that prices for Andernos-les-Bains vacation rentals are generally at their highest during the summer months, and an off-season trip could save you some serious "argent."

Bays, beaches, and birds in Andernos-les-Bains

Beside Arcachon Bay, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, Andernos-les-Bains boasts scenic views and ample shoreline. You'll find a number of sandy beaches in the area, as well as the epic Dune of Pilat. The largest sand dune in Europe, it's more than a mile and a half long, and over 350 feet high. To the south lies the sprawling Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park. Here, more than 779,000 acres of wetlands, pine forests, and shoreline provides habitat for countless wildlife species, and the Parc Ornithologique du Teich hosts over 300,000 migratory birds each year.

Transportation options to and around Andernos-les-Bains

Fly into Merignac Airport (BOD), the closest airport, located 21 mi (33.8 km) from the city center.