The pleasures and benefits of a seaside stay are not limited to the summer period. Apart from the excitement and the crowds of July and August, you can enjoy a privileged stay, with the sea for you alone or almost! Here are three ideas for seaside activities to do outside the summer heat wave. Will you be tempted by a thalassotherapy, by whale watching or by a nice fishing trip? In fact, why choose? Don't limit yourself and treat yourself!
A thalassotherapy stay in La Baule
Need to relax, get back in shape and feel good? Head for the wild coast and the Bay of La Baule, one of the most beautiful in Europe. Opting for a thalasso in La Baule is the guarantee of a dream well-being stay. In a natural environment and at the same time in the heart of the seaside resort, you combine the benefits of the ocean with targeted modern treatments.
In a thalasso center, you have a seawater pool heated to about 31°C and state-of-the-art treatments. You alternate between aqua gym, sauna, steam room, hot and cold water walking river, experience shower, solarium and relaxation room. In addition, a complete range of relaxing, moisturizing and slimming treatments are offered. On the program: massages, wraps, aesthetic treatments, cryotherapy, LED light, etc.
You can stay in a nearby hotel or directly at the thalassotherapy center. For lunch and dinner, you can enjoy healthy and creative cuisine in the restaurant. Take advantage of the quietness during the off-season and of the special offers during the winter season.
Observe cetaceans in Gascony
Further south, off Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you can go on a one-day marine expedition to observe the natural evolution of some of the twenty or so marine mammals that live in these favorable waters.
From the marina of Hendaye, aboard a catamaran, you can leave with a team of biologists in charge of the study of cetaceans in the deep underwater canyon of the Gouf of Capbreton. You may have the chance to see sperm whales and be escorted to the bow of the catamaran by a group of dolphins. For orcas and whales, it is less sure!
Fishing, on foot or by boat
The coastline of the Guérande peninsula offers numerous sites for fishing on foot. Come and explore the beaches and rocks to stock up on oysters, clams, mussels, clams, scallops... Fish with care, respect the maximum quantity and minimum size of shellfish with the help of the cali-pêche, a shellfish sizing tool available free of charge at the tourist office. Find out about the decrees in force authorizing or prohibiting fishing on foot and keep an eye on the rising tide.
You can also embark on a boat for a sport fishing at sea. For example, from the port of Guérande, you can be accompanied by a professional fishing guide to learn or improve your skills in casting and handling different types of hard lures. Sea bass, pollack, sea bream, bonito and mackerel are yours.
