Moliets
Located between the Atlantic Ocean and the vast Landes Forest, Moliets is an ideal destination for a vacation with family or friends. This seaside resort in the Landes region charms visitors with its unspoiled natural setting, its fine sandy beaches, and its many outdoor activities.
About 700 meters from the Atlantic Ocean beaches.
1.5 km from the Moliets and Prade lakes, perfect for walks and water sports.
Near the Courant d'Huchet Nature Reserve, a remarkable site to explore in the heart of the Landes countryside.
Activities
Sports and Leisure Activities in Moliets
During your stay, enjoy a wide range of sports and outdoor activities: golf, horseback riding, tennis, ATV tours, and water sports for the whole family.
When you book with Madame Vacances, you'll also have access to recreational amenities at the resort, including board games and a Wii console to enhance your downtime.
Surfing: Experience the thrill of the waves in Moliets
Renowned for the quality of its waves, Moliets is a must-visit destination for surfing enthusiasts. The resort's surf spots regularly attract experienced surfers and professionals looking to hone their skills.
To help you discover or improve your surfing skills, Madame Vacances has partnered with local surf schools. Located right next to the residences and villas, the École de Surf du Golf offers personalized instruction as well as a 10% discount on week-long introductory courses. For added convenience, an instructor can also come to your accommodations to deliver the equipment and explain the course schedule before the sessions begin.
Other activities to discover around Moliets
With its atmosphere firmly focused on board sports and outdoor activities, Moliets offers numerous possibilities:
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Explore Lake Azur with the Naéco school. Just a few minutes from Moliets, enjoy a paddle through unspoiled nature with stunning scenery.
- Cycling: Explore the Landes region along the many bike paths that wind through the pine forests. Les Vélos du Golf offers rentals and delivery of mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, and e-bikes directly to your accommodations.
- Skateboarding: The Vieux-Boucau Skate Club welcomes children ages 6 and up and offers introductory sessions tailored to all skill levels on its ramps, bowls, and other features.
- Canoeing: Setting out from Saint-Michel-Escalus, join Canoës du Pont Neuf for a trip down the La Palue River. This approximately two-hour trip is accessible to everyone and ideal for a family outing.
- Tree-top adventure: Get your adrenaline pumping at Adrénaline Parc with courses suited to both children and thrill-seekers. The site also offers other activities such as ATV riding and paintball.
Golf & Tennis
A must-visit destination for golf enthusiasts, Moliets is home to one of France's most renowned courses. Regularly ranked among the country's best golf courses, the Golf de Moliets also attracts players from across Europe thanks to its remarkable setting between the Landes Forest and the Atlantic Ocean.
Its 18-hole course, recognized for its technical quality and spectacular views of the coastline, features several links-style holes that are particularly popular with experienced golfers. To fully enjoy the course, a handicap of less than 36 is generally recommended.
During the season, the golf club also offers free introductory lessons every Sunday. Open to children ages 6 and up as well as adult beginners, these sessions are ideal for learning the basics of the sport in an exceptional setting.
Must-see
Located near the Spanish border, Moliets is the ideal starting point for a trip to the Spanish Basque Country. Set out to explore iconic cities like San Sebastián and Pamplona, renowned for their architecture, friendly atmosphere, numerous shops, and local cuisineespecially the famous tapas.
Lovers of the great outdoors will also appreciate the region's natural beauty. The Landes de Gascogne Regional Nature Park offers a unique setting to learn about local history and traditions through its eco-museum. Further north, the Courant d'Huchet reveals unspoiled landscapes within an exceptional nature reserve. Traditional boat rides with a guide or hikes along marked trails allow you to observe remarkable biodiversity.
Just a few minutes from Moliets, the Saint-Laurent-de-Maâ Chapel is a site steeped in history. Built along one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, it bears witness to the presence of the Knights Templar in the Landes as early as the 12th century and ranks among the most remarkable vestiges of that era in the region.