Best beaches in Les Sables-d'Olonne

7 ranked beaches in Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Les Sables-d'Olonne

1

Grande Plage des Sables-d'Olonne

The Grande Plage is the defining beach of Les Sables-d’Olonne and one of the most iconic beaches in Vendée.

7.0

2

Plage de Cayola

Cayola is a worthwhile hidden rocky cove south of Les Sables with strong scenic discovery value.

7.0

3

Plage de la Mine

La Mine is a lesser-known beach near Les Sables that generic resort-focused datasets can miss.

7.0

4

Plage de la Parée

La Parée is a meaningful beach on the northern Olonne coast with standalone local value.

7.0

5

Plage de Paracou

Paracou adds a distinctive rocky-sandy coastal experience within the Les Sables-d’Olonne area.

7.0

6

Plage de Sauveterre

Sauveterre is a major wild beach north of Les Sables and a strong alternative to the urban resort beaches.

7.0

7

Plage de Tanchet

Tanchet is a major Les Sables beach with strong surf, family, and urban-resort value.

7.0

What makes Les Sables-d'Olonne's beaches stand out?

Les Sables-d'Olonne sits in Vendée, France and is home to 7 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Les Sables-d'Olonne or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.