Between the wild ocean, unspoilt coves and wide-open spaces
Staying in La Cotinière means enjoying a privileged location to discover some of the most beautiful beaches on Oléron Island. Just a few minutes from your apartment, you will find intimate beaches perfect for a peaceful swim, long stretches of sand bordered by dunes for lovers of wide-open spaces, as well as renowned spots to admire spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean.
Whether you are looking for relaxation, family time, seaside walks or water activities, everyone will find their own little piece of paradise along the Oléron coastline.
🗺️ Our favourite beaches around La Cotinière
Discover our selection of beaches around Les Terrasses 17 on the map below. From the family-friendly Matha beach to the wide-open landscapes of Vert-Bois, easily find the places that best match your wishes.
🟡 Matha Beach: the closest, supervised and family-friendly beach
Located right near Les Terrasses 17, Matha Beach is the closest beach to your apartment and can easily be reached on foot. Perfect for enjoying the ocean without having to travel far, this small-scale beach, supervised during the summer season, is appreciated for its peaceful atmosphere and family-friendly setting, ideal for swimming with children.
Visitors come here to enjoy a relaxing swim, stroll along the shoreline, have a picnic overlooking the sea or simply admire the ever-changing colours of the Atlantic Ocean.
Easily accessible by bike via the island’s cycle paths, it is particularly popular with guests who wish to combine relaxing beach time with discovering the village of La Cotinière.
Our tip: enjoy the end of the day at Matha Beach before heading to La Cotinière harbour...
🟡 La Cotinière Beach: a lively and family-friendly atmosphere
Just a few minutes from La Cotinière, this sandy beach offers a lively yet family-friendly atmosphere, extending from the famous fishing harbour.
After a swim, you can easily reach the shops, restaurants, ice cream parlours and the fish market, and continue your day with a pleasant walk and local treats.
At low tide, the beach is also perfect for shore fishing and seaside walks. During summer, swimming is supervised.
It is an ideal beach for enjoying the lively atmosphere of La Cotinière while still being able to easily escape to quieter spots nearby.
🟡 La Perroche Beach: an ideal family beach
A few kilometres south of La Cotinière, La Perroche Beach offers a more sheltered setting, particularly appreciated by families.
Its natural surroundings, combining sand, rocks and small coves, invite you to slow down and enjoy the moment: swimming, playing with children, shore fishing at low tide or walking along the water’s edge.
It is the perfect beach for those looking for a quieter atmosphere, away from the busiest summer beaches, while fully enjoying the charm of Oléron’s wild coastline.
🔵 Vert-Bois Beach: the wild spirit of Oléron Island
For lovers of wide-open spaces, waves and unspoilt nature, Vert-Bois Beach is a must-see.
Bordered by dunes and opening onto the Atlantic Ocean, it offers a typically Oléron landscape where visitors come to breathe the fresh sea air, walk along the shore or watch surfers riding the waves.
It is also a wonderful place to admire sunsets, when the sky lights up with spectacular colours above the ocean.
A true nature escape just a few minutes from La Cotinière.
🟢 The northern beaches of the island: nature and authenticity
Heading north from La Cotinière, you will discover more untouched beaches such as Sables Vignier, Chaucre and Les Huttes.
These preserved areas reveal another side of Oléron, with wilder landscapes, rocky areas perfect for shore fishing and magnificent ocean views.
These beaches are particularly appreciated by travellers looking for peace, authenticity and a closer connection with nature.
Our favourite beaches around La Cotinière
⭐ For an easy family swim: Matha Beach
⭐ For a peaceful picnic: La Perroche Beach
⭐ For a magical sunset: Vert-Bois Beach
⭐ For a full day at the beach: Grande Plage de Saint-Trojan
⭐ For a nature escape: Gatseau Beach
⭐ To discover a wilder side of Oléron: the northern beaches of the island
Make the most of your holiday in La Cotinière
From your apartment, simply follow your wishes: a morning swim, a bike ride to the ocean, a picnic facing the waves or a sunset with your feet in the sand…
On Oléron Island, every beach tells its own story and offers a new way to enjoy the coastline.