Soustons

Soustons beach

Situated between the Port d’Albret marine lake and the Pinsolles pond, the ocean beach at Soustons stretches for almost six kilometers along a long ribbon of fine sand and rolling dunes.

Going against the grain of the major beaches in the Landes region, Soustons beach has chosen to “disconnect” completely during the vacations. Soustons becomes a wifi-free beach, cut off from the world, Facebook, Instagram and twitter. Just you, the sea and nature! Perfect for a digital detox, swapping your smartphone for a surfboard, a paddle or a good novel to devour on the beach!

Lake Albret

Created in 1970 on the former Adour riverbed between Soustons and Vieux-Boucau, on the edge of the Atlantic coastline, Port marine lake is a unique place in the Landes to relax away from the rolling waves. Thanks to a dam towards the ocean, the lake is kept level during low tides.

The day’s program includes supervised swimming on the Sauvagine beach, light sailing, windsurfing, pedal-boating, sailing aboard a miniature electric replica of a real boat or cycling around the lake. During the summer vacations, Fun Park Plage takes up residence on the shores of the marine lake, with inflatable games of all kinds and themed evening shows. Kids have the time of their lives!

Lake Soustons

Straddling the communes of Soustons and Azur, in a wild and preserved setting classified Natura 2000, this 380-hectare marine lake is entirely devoted to pleasure boating. Several regattas are organized every year.

The lake is closed to swimming, but it is possible to go accrobranching along the water’s edge. The Centre sportif et nautique de l’Isle Verte offers 5 forest courses of different levels, accessible from age 3.

Hardy Pond and Blanc Pond

Etang d’Hardy offers a 42-hectare haven of nature, surrounded by forests. Biodiversity thrives here, and the waters are rich in fish, which has attracted many anglers. A small canal links the Hardy pond to its larger neighbor, the Etang Blanc (183 ha). Fishing is also a popular activity, as are boat rides in the company of wild ducks and the peace and quiet.

Shopping in Soustons

Every Monday morning, from 8am to 1pm, a large market is held on the Place des Arènes in Soustons. It’s an opportunity to stock up during the vacations on local specialities from the Landes region, crafts, manufactured goods, decoration, clothing, accessories and more.

During the summer, another market takes over the Place Robert Lassalle every Thursday morning. On Sundays, head to the Place du Lac Marin in Soustons-Plage to stroll between the stalls of a small organic and artisanal market.

Fans of night markets? Soustons offers two lively night markets in July and August: in the town center every Friday evening and on the Place du Lac Marin on Thursday evenings (7-10pm).

Soustons festivals

In summer, there’s plenty to do in Soustons. The resort offers a wide range of events for young and old, including music, traditional dance, live shows, traditional festivals and Landes-style good cheer. Among the highlights of the Landes village are the fêtes de Soustons (August). A chance to watch the famous Landes races, novilladas and Portuguese bullfights that have kept Gascon culture alive for generations.