Fort-Mahon Beach

Overview of Fort-Mahon Beach

Fort-Mahon is a seaside resort with a stunning beach perfect for sand yachting and impressive dune landscapes. It is separated from the neighboring Pas-de-Calais by the Authie Bay and its discovery trails.

Key Facts

• Type de lieu: village.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Localisation: in the north of the Somme department, on the coast, just before the Pas-de-Calais.

• Distances:

• Heure locale: Heure : Fort-Mahon Beach.

• Population: 1,219 inhabitants (2016).

• Superficie: 13.04 km²

• Altitude: sea level.

• Site internet: http://www.fort-mahon-plage-tourisme.com

History of Fort-Mahon Beach

What to See and Do in Fort-Mahon

Authie Bay ★★
Between the Somme (Quend/Fort Mahon) and Pas de Calais (Berck), this pretty estuary has been developed with scenic discovery trails.

Fort-Mahon Beaches ★★
This is what the resort is famous for. Vast sandy beaches with dunes where many activities take place, primarily land sailing.

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in Fort-Mahon

The town has a "changeable" oceanic climate—mild, windy, and humid—with relatively low temperature variation, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. Rainfall is spread throughout the year. The best time to visit is from late May to mid-September.

Sea Temperature Throughout the Year

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

Accommodation

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