Coastal Attractions

This coastal stretch includes long, sandy beaches along the English Channel, several designated bathing areas and a naturist sector, two small marinas with sailing instruction and pleasure berths, plus staffed lifeguard posts (SNSM and poste de secours) that oversee seasonal sea rescue and beach safety operations.

Coastal Attractions — Map

A

Beach Riva Bella / Plage de Ouistreham

Long sandy shore on the English Channel with marked bathing zones and multiple beach access points.

B

Plage de la Redoute

Sandy shoreline with a gentle slope; extensive exposed sand at low tide.

C

Plage de la Redoute

Sandy shoreline with a gentle slope; extensive exposed sand at low tide.

D

Plage de la Redoute

Designated naturist section of the beach with seasonal signage and dedicated access points.

E

Baywatch station

SNSM lookout post coordinating local sea rescue and monitoring beach safety along this sector of coast.

F

Poste de secours

Beachside lifeguard post (poste de secours) providing seasonal lifesaving services and first-response care.

G

École de Voile

Sailing school located on the marina front offering dinghy instruction and small-boat training.

H

Port de Plaisance

Pleasure harbour with pontoons and moorings serving local leisure craft and visitor boats.