Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Grand plage
France · Pays de la Loire
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
The Grande Plage de Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, located in Vendée on the French Atlantic coast, is a long sandy beach that stretches south of the city's port. It is a spot favored by kitesurfers for its easy access and consistent conditions throughout the year.
The spot offers a water quality that varies depending on tide and swell conditions. The waves can become significant depending on the wind strength and swell direction, making it an interesting place for intermediate to expert riders.
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The Grande Plage works best with a west to northwest wind, particularly from the southeast, west, west-northwest, and northwest. A side-shore wind from the southeast offers the best navigation conditions. The launch area is directly from the sandy beach, with easy launching and landing along the entire length of the beach.
At low tide, the beach widens significantly and offers more space to navigate. At high tide, the available space reduces considerably, which can make the spot less comfortable. The navigation area extends offshore with a gradual bottom. Conditions are good at all tide levels, but low tide is preferable for more space.
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