Arkashon's main attractions

Arkashon is a balneological resort, its healing springs, resinous air allow people with respiratory diseases to recover. In between active recovery, you can visit the sights of Arkashon and take gorgeous photos for your family album.

When you go sightseeing in Arkashon, make sure you have a booklet with their descriptions in Russian. The most famous places you'll need to visit are the Moorish Park, the city's casino in the Degan Mansion, the St. Cecilia Observatory, and the Chapel of St. Virgin of Arcachon. The most amazing and remarkable place in the city that leaves no one indifferent is the Arkashon's harbor, the city's promenade that begs for pictures and postcards, as well as the port with a huge variety of yachts and boats.

No description of Arkashon's sights is complete without mentioning the natural wonder of Pila Dune, Europe's largest dune. Located 6 km away from Arkashon, this huge sand mountain with a height of 130 meters and a length of more than 3 km attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. The uniqueness of this natural wonder is in the fact that moving under the influence of winds and tides, the mountain of sand is surrounded by a pine forest. A trip to Pila Dune is also called a trip to the Sahara.

During your stay in Arcachon, make use of the city's sightseeing map and you will not forget any memorable place during your memorable walks.