Leisure pursuits and activities in Arcachon
Beaches, pine trees, dunes, the ocean, so many natural elements are there for your enjoyment and your good health during your holiday on the Atlantic coast.
Things to do on the Atlantic Coast
A few weeks’ holiday on the Atlantic coast is not enough to cover all the activities available in the region. Whether you are sporty or not, you will spend most of your time doing outdoor things, in a breathtaking environment in the fresh air. Whether seen from the earth, the sea or the sky, you will discover many aspects of Arcachon and its environs that you didn’t know before.
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Tourism by bike: There are more than 500kms of cycle paths throughout the Gironde region – an original way to get to know the local villages and forests so typical of the region.
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Walks: With over 2000kms of waymarked paths, the Gironde region can also be explored on foot. The selected walks do not present any major difficulties and can be accessed by everyone.
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Beach and water sports: Boat trips out to the headland of Cap Ferret or to the Island Bird Sanctuary, jet skiing, kayaking on the sea or on the river Leyre, diving, sports fishing. And also chilling out on the beach: you have more than 7kms of fine sand where you can play beach volleyball, take boat trips out to sea and join beach clubs ...
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Treat yourself to a thalassotherapy session: Benefit from the natural goodness of the Atlantic ocean: the thalassotherapy centre Thalazur Arcachon offers a wide range of cures and treatments (massages, hydrotherapy, bio-marine trail ...)
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Culture and discovery: From the winter town to the Source des Abatilles and the fish market, get out and about and discover the heritage of Arcachon.
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But also: tennis, horse riding, parachuting, golfing (18 holes) and many other activities.
For further information on activities available in the region, the staff at the Villa Regina will act as your guide throughout your holidays. Don’t hesitate to consult them and they will come up with a programme just for you.
Activities at the Villa Regina
If you find the impressive number of activities available in the region overwhelming, you can always choose to stay at the Villa Regina where you will be well looked after. You will have access to all that the hotel can offer, enjoying the different activities at your own pace: swimming, billiards, bowls or reading in the library – it would be surprising if you didn’t find something to suit you.
For further information on the activities offered at the Villa Regina, please see our Services section.
