The summer holidays are approaching and you would like to find a good campsite in the Landes by the sea… Faced with the multitude of offers of campsites on the Internet, you do not know how to find a good cheap campsite in the Landes, nor which one to choose at edge of the beach...
Well, I too faced the same questions last July when I looked for the best cheap campsite in the Landes by the sea.
In fact, as I don't like to follow the recommendations of the famous guides special camping and the various rankings on the web which are most often the result of hidden advertisements, I preferred to take the time necessary to do my own research.
And, suddenly, I'll show you the steps that allowed me to make the right choice to find my ideal campsite: a campsite by the sea in the Landes Low price !
Cheap camping in the Landes by the sea - Why?
Why I chose to stay 1 week in campsite in the Landes rather than in a hotel? Well, in this summer period, I wanted to take advantage of the sun, of nature, to be able to have my breakfasts outside with the song of the birds and especially to have the "feet in the water" ... he it was out of the question to lock myself in a furnished apartment or in a hotel room!
It was not a concern of budget that guided me towards this choice because I had spotted very interesting hotel offers at the price level which was equivalent to the average budget of a week in a cheap camping… But I felt that I really wanted the outdoors.
Especially with the richness and the wild side of the nature of the Landes, camping is the way to make the most of it!
Cheap camping in the Landes - Where to choose?
The question does not arise when making a road trip in les Landes by motorhome or when we have 15 days of vacation and we can suddenly share the stay between Moors by the sea and Landes hinterland...
But for my very short week of vacation, as I wanted to discover the Landes while enjoying a "relaxation mode" stay, I really did not want to spend 3 days here, 2 days there and another 2 days elsewhere. .
So I looked for a site in the Landes by the sea where I could settle down for the whole week and from where I could shine for day trips while also enjoying the beach.
Where to find a cheap campsite in the Landes by the sea?
Here is the most important question: Where to choose your campsite in the Landes by the beach? In which station, in which village or in which city? What will be the ideal situation to enjoy nature, cultural visits and beautiful beaches? In the South of the Landes or in the North?
With my desire for hikes, bike rides, discoveries of unspoiled sites and off the beaten track, I favored the South of the Landes coast to be in the heart of nature and to be also close to Pays Basque that I will be able to visit ...
But even by choosing a campsite in the part Southern Landes, it is quite possible to visit the North of the Landes and even the Arcachon Bay and Cap Ferret. Just get up early in the morning!
Camping in the Landes by the beach - How to choose it?
Before comparing the different campsites in the Landes by the sea, I started by excluding all those who absolutely did not suit me because I wanted to avoid above all:
- Stay in a noisy place,
- Put up with too much promiscuity (I can't stand being stuck to my
neighbors), - To be away from the beach.
So I looked for "village" style campsites and found on Booking.com a good solution which allowed me to be in peace, a little withdrawn in nature while being next to the beach.
Why book with Booking.com? Well, quite simply because you can modify or cancel the reservation for free, which is not the case on all camping reservation platforms ...
Then to refine my search among the campsites that interested me, I selected only the campsites that met my low budget and my selection criteria which I detail below:
Cheap but comfortable campsite
Because yes, if I make concessions in the circuit because we arrive late at night and leave very early the next day, on the other hand if I go on summer vacation, there
I look for comfort first of all because I know that I will be able to enjoy it during the whole stay ...
And when I say comfort, it necessarily means a pleasant setting, good facilities, a pretty terrace with deckchair to enjoy naps in the sun, a good bed with a quality mattress, the air conditioning (essential in midsummer) and a excellent WIFI !!! This is exactly what I was able to find in the Espace Blue Océan campsite that I will detail below.
Cheap campsite with swimming pool
And yes, I think I am like everyone else: I need a swimming pool in the campsite to really feel on vacation and to make the most of it!
Cheap campsite but with good services
Regarding the services of a campsite, the one that is most important to me is the campsite restaurant ! It must offer fresh products and of course a variety of dishes. As much to say that I exclude all the campsites which only have a fastfood or a pizzeria! Without wanting the gastro restaurant, I will need the right little restaurant that will end (or start) an evening in style.
Then, come all the activities relating to well-being (Spas,
massages, aquagym, yoga ...) which are really little bonuses for a cheap camping.
Cheap but lively campsite
For people who have children, this criterion is very important because pool games, clubs, sports activities, water parks, competitions and foam parties will contribute to the success of their holidays and therefore those of their parents !
For me, this is really not a priority criterion. Nevertheless, I check that there is this kind of entertainment and also places dedicated to children because suddenly, they do not play between the mobile homes which preserves the rest of the "childless" !!!
Cheap but secure campsite
Ah, there I imagine that it triggers you a small mocking smile and think surely: "oh here is another anxious woman who sees the danger everywhere ...".
Well no, it's not psychosis because I still explored the Colombia in backpack !!!
But, on the other hand, when I want to relax and completely let go, I don't want to have to think about closing the windows just in case, checking if the trunk of the car is properly closed or bringing in the towels stretched out before going to bed… C This is why for me, the fact that I can rest with peace of mind was also a criterion for selecting my campsite in the Landes by the beach.
Cheap campsite in the Landes by the sea
A little away from the crowds of tourists, the place I have chosen for my campsite is perfect for a week of lazing around with its splendid sandy beaches and its many pine forests. Its proximity to the major tourist sites of the Basque coast and the Landes offers the possibility of reconcile a seaside stay with a stay of tourist discoveries.
It is therefore in Ondres, 19 km from Biarritz, at the campsite Blue Ocean Space, that I spent a short week of vacation at the top next to the beach, quiet and in the heart of the Landes nature in a beautiful pine forest.
Cheap camping in the Landes
Cost was an important selection criterion for me when looking for a good campsite in the Landes. And of course, when I had to choose between 3 or 4 campsites that suited me, I preferred to book the cheapest !
At 300 € per week for a chalet for 4 people, in such a magnificent setting and by the sea, I think it is a very good plan!
Best cheap camping in the moors
Looking back and other experiences of campsite in the Landes, I can confirm that this campsite met all my criteria, namely:
- Exceptional setting with direct access to the beach;
- Comfortable accommodation in a chalet in the forest;
- Good little restaurant;
- Superb swimming pool;
- Animations;
- Fitness classes, yoga, massages ... everything was perfect so that I could pamper myself!
and that he is, in my opinion, one of the the best cheap campsites in the Landes by the sea and with a swimming pool !
More information on this campsite in the Landes
Cheap Airbnb in the Landes
For optimum cheap vacations, I hesitated for a long time to choose a Airbnb in the Landes in the heart of nature (in the heart of a Landes forest) and super economical (49 € per night). But in the end, I opted for camping to have my feet in the water! Here is the house that tempted me well:
Fancy a different kind of relaxing vacation?
Here is an idea of Thalasso in the Basque Country