Seaside activities
Funboarding
As a coastal department, the Vendée has always been open to the sea and its influences.
Its special position, its winds and its sun offer opportunities, to beginners as well as enthusiasts, to enjoy all forms and variations of sailing and water sports along its 250 km of coastline. So take to the sea, whether in an old fully-rigged ship or a small sailing boat... Who knows, perhaps one day it’ll lead you to set off on the Vendée Globe!
Surfing
All along the Vendée coast, the fine swells coming in from the open ocean offer excellent surfing conditions.
The rocks help create great waves and the sandbanks give fast-moving crests.
Sand-yachting
The Vendée is a well-known and recognised destination for sand-yachting, with the longest beaches on the western coast, exceptionally fine wind conditions, facilities tailored to cater for your passion, and, above all, all this is available throughout the year.
Sand-yachting is an activity that is easily accessible to anyone, and quickly provides thrills for all-comers in complete safety.
The whistling of the wind in your sails, the gentle noise of the sand under your wheels, the wide open spaces and the long runs... sand-yachting is communion with the beach, the wind and the sea, an original getaway pursuit within the reach of anyone.
Sub-aqua diving
Professional divers are at your service and eager to share their enthusiasm with you. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert diver come and discover the underwater riches of the Vendée, where flora and fauna thrive on magnificent rocky plateaux and among the many wrecks. So don’t wait any longer, jump in!
