Make a holiday rental home or gite in Pyla sur Mer, France your home away from home

Pyla sur Mer is a traditional beach resort, located among the glorious beach havens in the Bassin d’Arcachon in Aquitaine, and famous not only for its charming atmosphere and magnificent beach, but also for the mouth watering oysters farmed in the area. The Dune of Pilat, Europe’s highest sand dune, is a major attraction in the area, but whatever first attracts you to a self catering Pyla sur Mer holiday rental, you are sure to be seduced by the region and end up returning year after year.

Things to do in Pyla sur Mer, France

Pyla sur Mer lies at the boundary between the huge forest of La Teste-de-Buch, an outdoor activity and nature haven and the glorious golden beaches of the Bassin d’Arcachon, providing visitors with the best of both worlds. Upon your arrival at your Pyla sur Mer holiday property, a trip to the summit of the huge Dune of Pilat, which stands some 105 metres high, is the perfect way to discover your surroundings. From the summit, you are blessed with phenomenal views along the coastline and the Atlantic Ocean, as well as over the dark tree tops of the forest. The climb is strenuous, but the reward from the top is well worth it, as is the descent.

There is a great choice of beaches from a holiday rental villa in Pyla sur Mer, with the wonderful swimming and sunbathing beaches of Basin d’Arcachon and the ocean beaches of Petit-Nice, La Lagune and La Salie all within easy reach of a Pyla sur Mer beach villa. These ocean beaches are fantastic for water sports, with rolling waves perfect for surfing, windsurfing and kite surfing, especially if you have a little experience under your belt.

The vast forest of La Teste-de-Buch, which totally surrounds the village, is crossed with a maze of walking, riding and cycling trails, the vast majority of which are accessible directly from a Pyla sur Mer villa. Walking in La Teste-de-Buch is a wonderful experience, as the sunlight breaks through the canopy creating a magical world beneath the trees, well out of the blistering summer heat. There are numerous little lakes which suddenly emerge into sight as well, perfect for a refreshing dip.

Places to visit on holiday in Pyla sur Mer, France

The main town in the area, Arcachon is a beautiful town, where the largest shops, most renowned restaurants and largest cultural events in the region are held. Ancachon is a magnificent town to explore during the summer, not only for the restaurants and cafes, but also because the beach upon which the town stands is a magnificent beach on which to escape the summer heat after a long day of shopping.

Weather in Pyla sur Mer, France

The climate in Pyla sur Mer is a huge attraction. Endless summers see temperatures reaching well into the 30’s (˚C) on a daily basis from May until late September, and rain is rare.

Cheap flights to Pyla sur Mer, France

Bordeaux Airport (BOD) is fantastically located for reaching a Pyla sur Mer holiday rental villa. Located within half an hour’s drive and with direct flights arriving from all corners of the UK on a daily basis, few problems are ever posed when trying to reach holiday rental accommodation in Pyla sur Mer.