Winter vacation villages:
Why go to the seaside in winter?

Vacation village by the sea in winter: take advantage of the low season

One of the main advantages of seaside resorts in winter is that they are particularly quiet and relaxing. If you don’t like crowds, seaside vacation villages are the ideal place to put down your suitcases. You’ll be able to recharge your batteries on the seafront in an Olympian calm, with the seagulls as your only neighbors. So, to disconnect from your routine and get rid of the stress of everyday life, a stay or a weekend in a seaside vacation village is ideal for getting away from it all and recharging your batteries. Take a stroll, sit on the beach for a while, breathe deeply, and let the sound of the waves lull you to sleep while you read a book or admire the changing colors of the sky… Because the advantage of oceanic and Mediterranean climates is that winters are milder here than in the rest of France.

Vacation village by the sea in winter: the beach is yours to explore

Sea skies are among nature’s most beautiful creations. If you’re particularly fond of the shimmering colors of sunrises and sunsets, winter is the ideal season to admire these natural spectacles. If you’re heading to a vacation village by the sea in winter, all it takes is a little mist or a few clouds to turn the sky into an impressionist painter’s canvas. What’s more, the advantage of winter is that the days are shorter. So there’s no need to get up very early or go to bed very late to immortalize these moments with photos.

Vacation villages by the sea in winter are good for your health

Staying in a seaside vacation village in winter is an effective way to look after your health. The doctors say so! In fact, summer and winter alike, the human body needs vitamin D to keep its bones strong and its spirits high. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium. The body needs to be exposed to the sun for 15 to 30 minutes at least twice a week. The problem is that, in winter, the sun is often masked by clouds and doesn’t let in enough ultraviolet rays to allow the body to metabolize vitamin D. So if you only needed one excuse to go on vacation to the seaside in winter, this is it: fill up on vitamin D! Another argument? The sea has beneficial effects on mental health. The beauty of the landscape and the soothing sound of the waves help relieve anxiety and stress. There’s nothing like it for chasing away seasonal depression!

Vacation village by the sea in winter: time for sport

While swimming in the sea or ocean is reserved for the more adventurous, many water sports can still be enjoyed in winter. At the Azureva theme village in Anglet, for example, you can surf and paddle surf until November. However, if you’d rather avoid the water during winter, there are plenty of other activities you can enjoy: yoga, beach soccer, volleyball and more. Not only will this give you the chance to exercise and take in the sea air, but you’ll also be doing it in the sublime landscape of the Basque coast.

Vacation village by the sea in winter: guaranteed entertainment

If you love the sea in winter, but dread the ghost-town feel of seaside resorts in the off-season, staying in a vacation village means you can take advantage of entertainment, workshops and catering services. For example, the Azureva*** La Londe-les-Maures themed village welcomes you for an introduction to oenology and an intimate Côte d’Azur experience. Discover also the village of Ronce-les-Bains and Fouras in Charente-Maritime.