Plage du Grand Travers
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Plage du Grand Travers - by Mathieu Serres on Google





Description
With dunes and pinewood at its back, Plage du Grand Travers is the largest and wildest beach in La Grand Motte, on the windy Mediterranean shore between Montpellier and the Camargue / Rhone delta. The beach has a Blue Flag rating, some infrastructure such as lifeguards, showers, and toilets and the waters are classified as a Natura 2000 site (a EU nature protection area). Dogs and kitesurf are authorised around access 60.
Access & Transport
The beach is 3km west of the marina in La Grande Motte and 18km southwest of Montpellier with easy road access via a dedicated exit on the D62. The beach is also accessible via a cycling track.
Instructions & Recommendations
It's the beach and the sun can be strong so don't forget the usual protective equipment (hat/cap, "green" sunblock, sunglasses, slippers) and some water. Nearby attractions include the Cathédrale de Maguelone and, going the other way, Seaquarium du Grau-du-Roi and the amusement park of Amigoland (only open in the evenings during the summer).
Environmental & Social
Reasonable infrastructure and low carbon footprint. No negative social impact.
Conclusion
Not perfect but there is little not to like and no obvious flaw with commercial encroachment that is limited by Mediterranean standards + it is easy to get to from Montpellier or the centre of La Grande Motte.
Key positive
Good quality sand and water
Very long and still a little wild despite some useful infrastructure
Key negative
Gets busy in the summer
Suitability
Kids / family-friendly with limited waves in the summer. There are 2 accesses for wheelchair users (#50 and 59). In other places, they will need assistance but the sand is a short distance from the parking spots
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
March 2023
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo