If the Charente coastline is a popular destination for surfers, the Ile de Ré is no exception, offering some of the finest spots in the area. The swell breaks in the south-west of the island, making a large number of beaches ideal for surfers of all levels. The variety of conditions means that whether you're a beginner or a seasoned surfer, you're sure to find the spot that's right for you. Some spots can be surfed in all seasons, others catch the swell better in summer, while others become more accessible to beginners in summer. If you're coming to spend your vacation in an open-air hotel on the island of Ré to surf, or if you'd like to take advantage of your stay to learn how to surf, discover the island's best spots and their specificities with our top 5.
Arguably the best-known spot on the Ile de Ré, Les Grenettes can be reached in less than 15 minutes by bike and 10 minutes by car from our Slow Village. Its long waves on reef are perfect for beginners and longboarders.
In the north-west of the island, Petit-Bec beach is also a popular beach break for surfers of all levels: its slightly hollow wave is accessible to intermediate surfers. Surf schools also offer lessons.
A mythical spot on the Bois-Plage-en-Ré coastline, Gros-Joncs is perfect for learning to surf. The beach borders a surfing and swimming area, for the pleasure of the whole family. It's also one of the closest spots to the campsite, just 3 km away.
In the north of the island, some twenty kilometers from Slow Village, the Lizay wave is well worth a visit for surf enthusiasts in search of a thrill. Hollow and technical, the wave is very localized, so it's best to surf during off-peak hours, as the spot is saturated with 10 or more surfers.
A fast, powerful beach break just 8 km from our campsite, the Pergola wave is reserved for experienced surfers, for whom it promises great sensations. The prospect of tubes attracts surfing enthusiasts. The spot can be dangerous for beginners.
A surf school certified by the French Surfing Federation, Ré Glisse is based at Le Bois-Plage (Gros-Jonc) from April to November, and is also present at Les Portes-en-Ré on the Lizay spot in July and August. The surf school offers boards for hire by the hour, half-day or several days, as well as wetsuits and bodyboards. Website: https: //www.re-surf.com/
Île de Ré Voile's windsurfing school also rents out beginner surfboards of various sizes at the Gros-Jonc learning spot. Boards are rented for 2 hours, with 5-hour and 10-hour subscriptions available at attractive prices.
Website: https: //ilederevoile.com/
Also in Bois-Plage, just 10 minutes from our campsite on the Ile de Ré, the Surf'in Ré surf school offers a surf equipment rental service: for one or more hours, for a day or for a whole week, you can rent surfboards , bodyboards and wetsuits.
Website: http: //www.surfinre.com/
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In a landscape dominated by water, between sea and marsh at the tip of the island, the village of Les Portes-en-Ré is a must-see during your stay at Slow Village in Saint Martin de Ré. Just 23 km away, it's a great place to take a bicycle tour. Its territory is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the island, open to the open sea or the Pertuis Breton.
Exploring the beautiful Ile de Ré requires reliable transportation. Fortunately, getting around the Ile de Ré by bus is an efficient and cost-effective way to get from one place to another.
If the Charente coastline is a popular destination for surfers, the Ile de Ré is no exception, offering some of the finest spots in the area. The swell breaks in the south-west of the island, making a large number of beaches ideal for surfers of all levels.
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