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Cap d’Agde If you want a relaxing summer beach holiday by the Mediterranean, then you should seriously consider Cap d'Agde - one of France's largest, and most popular holiday destinations. Popular with the French for decades, Cap d'Agde is now welcoming more and more popular with English speaking holiday makers, thanks to improved travel links, and flights via Beziers Airport that now receives Ryanair flights. For many years the resort's main claim to fame, was its nudist beach, and naturist village, but these days, Cap d'Agde and the city of Agde, offer much more for couples and families of all ages. Endless sport and leisure activities, 11 beaches, the old city of Agde with 2600 years worth of history, the Canal du Midi, the Herault River, and an extinct volcano!
The tourist office at Cap d'Agde - the region's most popular Mediterranean resort - lists excellent accommodation, and activity deals, making your money go further. The resort's close location to both Beziers and Montpellier airports means you can take advantage of low-cost airline fares, to get you there! Cap d'Agde a beautiful natural setting, with amenities for sun seekers, sports enthusiasts, families and couples, It is perfect for a short break or a long summer holiday. Unlike many holiday resorts, Cap d'Agde offers the visitor 4 different destinations to explore: the modern beach resort Le Cap d'Agde with plenty of fun for the whole family, the historic city of Agde which dates back 2600 years, the picturesque fishing village of Grau d'Agde, and the small village of La Tamarissiere, a haven of tranquility, surrounded by a pine forest.
Le Cap d'Agde
The resort is extensive, with 11 beaches. The Port with its lively quayside, bars, and shops is the main centre of social activities. The choice of accommodation is wide: hotels, holiday villages, apartments, villas and campsites are all available. Booking is easy with a central booking service provided by the Cap d'Agde Tourist Office where you can also find details of all accommodation. When it comes to activities the list of options is extensive. There is an excellent brochure of leisure activities that can be downloaded from the Cap d'Agde Tourist Information site at http://www.en.capdagde.com/ .
The City of Agde
While Cap d'Agde is a modern complex, the city of Agde has
2600 years worth of history, and heritage. Positioned, where
the Herault River, and the Canal du Midi meet, the town’s
history stretches way back to the 5th Century, when it was a
Greek colony. Built next to the extinct volcano, Mont Saint
Loup, many of the buildings were constructed using the black
volcanic rock from the area. Today the old centre offers visitors much to see and do, with its beautiful architecture, pretty winding streets and artisan shops. There is a colourful local market every Thursday, offering local produce and crafts. There are plenty of restaurants, and bars where you can relax.
La Grau d'Agde Close to both the old city of Agde, and the resort of Cap d'Agde, is the small fishing village of Grau d'Agde, which sits on the left bank of the river Herault where it meets the Mediterranean. A much quieter, small resort, the village has its own beach, and an attractive quayside lined with restaurants and bars. During high season there is a river ferry that will take you to La Tamarissiere.
La Tamarissiere If you really want to be away from the hustle, and bustle, then this small village is the place for you! it is surrounded by a two hundred year old pine forest. La Tamarissiere is pure tranquillity. From here enjoy fishing, boat cruises, sailing and wind surfing. Especially idyllic for camping. If you’re the active type the number of things to do in Le Cap d’Agde are almost endless. Activities for the whole family There are also a number of sporting activities specifically available to children, including: sailing, swimming, and sea diving lessons; golf and tennis lessons; carting, quad biking, adventure playgrounds, skate boarding, and horse riding! And if that wasn't enough there are theme parks, and water parks to enjoy too. Aqualand – All the fun of a theme park, with water! One of Europe's largest water parks. With nine slides, a huge wave pool, and play areas for younger children. Captain Jacko – A smaller water park, for kids up to the age of 12. Miniature Boating – For adults with children, take out a big boat (tug boat, Mississippi steamer) in miniature! The Aquarium – Open all year. Reconstructions of the sea bed with a wealth of underwater life including tropical fish, sharks, jellyfish and coral. Mini Golf – 2 courses of 18 holes in themed landscapes with a bar, ice cream parlour, restaurant. Dino Park – Pre-historic and dinosaur theme park Luna Park - Located at the aptly named Leisure Island - an island dedicated to fun. You can view all the many options by downloading the Cap d’Agde Tourist Office brochure at http://www.en.capdagde.com/
Cap d'Agde Beaches With 11 beaches, Cap d'Agde, you're spoilt for choice! From the naturist beach to the east of Cap d'Agde, all the way to the tranquil beach at Tamarissiere. The Languedoc Roussillon has a great reputation for award winning, blue flag beaches. All roads and traffic are set away from the beaches, but parking is easy, and convenient with plenty of spaces, and wooden walkways leading to the beaches, suitable for wheelchairs and push chairs. There are plenty of public conveniences. Beach bars, and restaurants are all just a stone's throw away, and many green spaces that have been created around the beaches. From the 14 kilometres of sandy beaches choose from the following: The Naturist beach – 2km long and around 30 metres wide this beach offers several restaurants. Be aware that nudism here is obligatory. Plage de Roquille – One of Cap d’Agde’s largest, and busier beaches, with lots of different activities, Wheel chair access, and plenty of rented sun loungers. Le Mole – Just down from Plage de Roquille, and very close to the centre of things. This smaller beach, with fine white sand, has good access, and is great for children and teenagers. Activities include sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, beach volleyball, canoeing and sea-fishing. Le Grande Conque – Has dark sand, and rugged scenery, thanks to being hewn out of the volcanic lava flows of Mount St Loup. Great snorkelling. La Plagette – A pretty little beach in a picturesque setting at the base of a cliff. This is the starting point for the underwater snorkelling trail. Plage Richelieu – Beautiful long beach, split into three areas, east, centre and west. The most well known of Cap d’Agde’s beaches, with good access, and attractive green spaces around it. Activities include catamarans, windsurfing lessons, sailing courses and water skiing Richelongue Beach - the furthest west of Cap d’Agde’s main beaches. There are less apartments blocks, and hotels, so the beach has a calmer feel, with fewer amenities. Again plenty of surrounding green spaces. Baie de l’Amitie – “Friendship Bay” is a small beach between Cap d’Agde, and Grau d’Agde and has a peaceful feel to it. Saint Vincent Plage – A small beach, set attractively in a cove just to the east of Grau d’Agde Le Grau d’Agde Plage – This long beach serves the fishing village, and smaller holiday resort of Grau d’Adge. It widens as it approaches the town centre, with plenty of amenities. There is lots to keep you busy, with boat trips, sea fishing jet skis, kayaks, pedalos and cruises on the Canal du Midi. La Tamarissiere – This lovely long beach is peaceful, and bordered by a beautiful 200 year old pine forest. Great for kite and wind surfing.
Events in Cap d'Agde
JANUARY -
MARCH
Boating Festival:
June
Tradition - Fishermen’s Festival: July
Fireworks Display:
15th August
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must-see for visitors to the region.