The best nature activities to do in Mimizan
A stay at a campsite in Mimizan, in the Landes, is the promise of spending a holiday in a wild and preserved nature. And the opportunity to practice activities in the middle of nature, between the ocean, pine forests and lakes.
The forest of the Landes of Gascony is a forest in southwestern France located in Nouvelle Aquitaine region. With an area of nearly one million hectares, it offers an infinite possibility of walks and activities in the middle of nature.
This forest massif is bathed to the west by the Atlantic Ocean. The coastline is called Côte d’Argent, known for its thousands of km of beaches and dunes, where discoveries and water sports are not lacking!
Finally, the Landes is home to many lakes, where you can discover wild and often protected fauna and flora, or enjoy the many activities of body of water.
All the sports activities to do in Mimizan
Come and get some fresh air, close your eyes, breathe… welcome to the Landes forest!
- Live at the top of your lungs
On foot, on horseback, by bike, on land or in the air, there is no shortage of opportunities to live at the top of your lungs! Here is a small selection of outdoor, green, and eco-friendly activities, tested and approved:
– Tree climbing in the heart of the sublime pine forest: 10% discount for our guests on arrival between 10 am and 1 pm.
– Disc golf , a fun activity within everyone’s reach, in an exceptional environment.
– Horseback riding at the Marina Equestrian Centre, 1 km from the campsite.
-tennis
But we could also mention the Mimizan golf course, or a first microlight at the aerodrome!
- Drive through woods and clearings
Mimizan is a stage of the Vélodyssée , which stretches from the north of Brittany in Roscoff, to the south of the Basque Country in Hendaye. We welcome cyclists on the move, with a specific package.
Cycle paths criss-cross the region and the routes, flat and shaded, are therefore accessible to the whole family.
In high season, we offer the rentalof adult and children’s bikes, trailers and baby seats at the campsite.
Also in low season we make your life easier! Contact us so that we can arrange the rental of your bikes and have them delivered directly to the campsite!
At Mimizan Plage, you will also find a skatepark, popular with riders, on your way back from the beach.
Water activities to do in the Landes
With its 10 km of beaches, the Côte d’Argent is home to the most famous seaside resorts on the Landes coast.
Mimizan is first and foremost the ocean, a paradise for skiing and water activities (surfing, sand yachting, surfcasting fishing, etc.)
We have selected (tested and approved!) the
Sama Sama
surf school for you: Charlotte and Jérémy will be able to advise you and help you evolve according to your level: in addition, our customers benefit from a 10% discount on surf lessons.
Then it’s on to the lake of Mimizan-Aureilhan, which allows you to try kayaking, stand up paddle, pirogue, hobie cat, rowing.
Its multiple pontoons are also a delight for pike and carp anglers , etc. For more information, do not hesitate to visit the website of the Landes Federation for Fishing.
So, what more could you ask for?
You can also witness a sunset in the ocean! Emotion guaranteed!
Activities to do with your children in the Landes
Holidays in Mimizan, child’s play!
Initiations to surfing, bodyboarding, windsurfing, stand up paddle, Hawaiian canoe, tennis, golf adapted to everyone, thrills, pony or horse rides, shows reserved for under 12 years, workshops, walks in the forest in search of a treasure, to live with family.
But also, beaches accessible to the little ones, in complete safety: Courant beach or Lake Aureilhan.
Contact us! The team at La Maïade campsite will advise you on the best spots to share with your children.
