Naujac-sur-Mer: Nature, surf spot and hotels

Naujac-sur-Mer offers several different ways to enjoy a stay: the landscape of the Dunes et Marais d’Hourtin nature reserve, the Plage du Pin Sec surf spot and the Église Sainte-Philomène. When looking for a hotel in Naujac-sur-Mer, it can help to first decide what you want to focus on during your trip. Would you like to spend most of your time on nature trails, surfing or exploring local architecture? Nature, the beach and architectural history thus offer distinct travel interests.

Nature reserve and hiking trails

More than 2,150 hectares of the Dunes et Marais d’Hourtin area can be explored in Hourtin and Naujac-sur-Mer. The nature reserve has marked circular hiking trails, as well as newly marked routes for horse riding, cycling and mountain biking. It is helpful to distinguish between these options when planning: hiking is the focus on the circular trails, while the other routes also accommodate horse riding and different cycling activities. The March'Evasion Club organizes hikes through forests, along beaches, between the châteaux of the Médoc and along the banks of the Gironde. If hiking is your priority, you can choose between the circular trails in the reserve and the club outings through different settings; dates may vary.

Pin Sec and surfing

Plage du Pin Sec is located in a pine forest, ten kilometres from the centre of Naujac-sur-Mer. This distance is measured from the town centre and provides a useful reference if you are planning to visit the beach. There is a single road for reaching it by car or bicycle; check local access conditions before setting out. Plage du Pin Sec is also a surf spot. The Dolphin'Surf Club de Naujac-sur-Mer is dedicated to introducing people to surfing and supporting its practice; programme details may vary. The beach location and the club programme answer different planning questions: one concerns getting to the surf spot, the other the club’s activities.

Église Sainte-Philomène

The architecture offers another distinct point of interest. The Église Sainte-Philomène in Naujac-sur-Mer was built between 1852 and 1860. Its nave ceiling is made entirely of wood, is vaulted and decorated with small red and green motifs. The construction dates and ceiling design offer two different points of reference: the dates place the church in time, while the wood, vault and coloured motifs describe a specific design detail.

Practical information

For practical information, the tourist office at Pin Sec provides year-round information and advice on stays, activities and events in Médoc Atlantique and Naujac-sur-Mer. Its advice covers both the town and the wider Médoc Atlantique area and can help you plan your stay.

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