The OCEAN and lake proximity gives holidaymakers the opportunity to practice, on a same site, various water sports; do not forget that, for more than 20 years now, Lacanau has organised every year, a stop of the world surfing championship, and wave skiing competitions. Lacanau Ocean is the Medoc balcony on the Atlantic coast. 14 kilometres of fine, golden sand offered to the beach fans, the freedom at any age, to enjoy the ocean iodised air benefits in a natural and preserved environment, a place where every one can take life easily, with full safety. An exceptional sunny period: 2300 hours per year, a microclimate allowing pleasant stays at any season. You really are under 45th parallel! Lacanau, is charming like a seaside resort that has preserved its environment. Here, nature is generous and omnipresent. Lacanau offers a 35000 beds lodging capacity. Spreading on 12 kilometres, with a 13000 hectares forest, the commune offers the benefit of wonderful nature and open spaces. A wide choice is offered to holidaymakers: villas or apartments, hotels, camp-sites, lodgings, rental residences, holiday-villages, bed and breakfast, boarding houses, close to the lake, the ocean or in the forest. The made-up sea front offers the opportunity of spending "feet in water" holidays. A significant cycle track paths network and the beach shuttles services during July/August, allow to join the different areas, avoiding the car routine and contributing to really authentic holidays. Events at Lacanau In season, many important sporting events of global scale are organised at Lacanau, such as the National and International Lacanau Pro. Lacanau also accommodates quality culture events all yearlong.

Lacanau is the sporting resort of excellence. Thanks to its great spaces, the ocean, the lake and the forest, it encourages open air activities, for tonic holidays. All of the family gets something out of Lacanu. The youngest children may play at the Mickey Club. Teenagers have opportunity to start learning or to improve the practice of water sports such as: surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, canoeing… More composed people will benefit from three golf courses, so that riding amateurs have a choice among 3 equestrian clubs. For those who like Paintball, a place welcomes you close to the north beach from april to september. At night, for their greatest pleasure, young people can spend pleasant evenings in different "trendy" night-clubs. Many visits in Lacanau and surroundings are recommended to the passionately interested people in cultural heritage.

Wikipedia articles for Lacanau

• Lacanau
• Étang de Lacanau