Hossegor

Overview of Hossegor

Beaches and surf with excellent spots in this seaside resort in the south of the Landes, nestled against a lake of the same name. Hossegor (officially Soorts-Hossegor) has a traditionally upscale feel, as evidenced by some beautiful villas from the last century and one of Europe's finest golf courses.

Key facts

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location: in the Landes department, on the Côte d'Argent, between the forest and the ocean.

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : Hossegor.

• Population: 3,819 inhabitants (2014).

• Area: 14.5 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Website: http://www.hossegor.fr

History of Hossegor

What to see and do in Hossegor

Beaches and surf with excellent spots in this seaside resort in the south of the Landes, nestled against a lake of the same name. The area has a traditionally upscale feel, as evidenced by some beautiful villas, many built between the wars with a mix of Art Deco and Basque-Landes styles, and one of Europe's finest golf courses. Also worth seeing is "La Grande Vague," a striking mural.

Lake Hossegor ★★
A coastal lake with oyster-farming facilities, some beautiful villas, restaurants, and several small beaches. You can walk around it.

Hossegor Beaches ★★
Altogether, there are 7 kilometres of beautiful beaches spread between lake and ocean, plus four well-known surf spots.

In the surrounding area

Climate and weather in Hossegor

Like the rest of the coast, the town has what is known as an Aquitaine oceanic climate. Winters are fairly mild thanks to the proximity of the ocean, and summers are warm (without being scorching). As for rainfall, while it is most common in winter, it can occur throughout the year, including in summer in the form of storms.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

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