Plage de la Digue

An institution of the Landes coastline

Plage de la Digue, in Tarnos, is one of those naturist spots that have existed for a long time on the Landes coast. It extends Plage du Métro, a little further north, and together with it forms a stretch of coastline where naturism has been tolerated for years without anyone batting an eye.

What you get here is simple: sand, ocean, no fuss around it. That's exactly what regulars come for, a beach without artifice rather than a spot dressed up for the occasion.

What you'll find there

The beach is watched over in summer by a lifeguard station, which reassures families and occasional swimmers. The rest of the year, access stays free but without any lifeguards present on the beach.

As for facilities, don't expect much specific to naturism: no dedicated restaurant, no club, no equipment rental on site. Wheelchair access is listed as limited, so people with reduced mobility should plan ahead for the walk down to the sand.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd mixes regular naturists, couples and curious passers-by discovering the place. The mood is fairly calm, far from the bustle you find on the big textile beaches nearby in summer.

What people say about this beach keeps coming back to how easy it is to reach and how long it's been around: it's a spot that's been known for ages within the Landes naturist community, not a recent discovery. Few facilities, then, but a beach that has worked perfectly well as it is for years.

Good to know

Access is entirely free, all year round. The beach is sandy, which makes it easy to walk barefoot for most visitors.

If you're after a no-frills naturist beach on the Landes coast, between Bayonne and Tarnos, this one ticks the essential boxes: simple access, a preserved natural setting and a naturist tradition well established locally.