With the hot weather, there's nothing better than water sports to cool off. In Charente-Maritime, the Île d'Oléron offers a wonderful range of activities accessible to the whole family! Discover our selection of water sports and activities to do on the Île d'Oléron during your camping holiday!
Canoeing and kayaking
Whether you're a serious athlete or a casual sports enthusiast, discover the Île d'Oléron and the Marennes basin by canoe or kayak. Whether you're alone, with friends, or with family and children, kayaking is a leisure activity accessible to everyone, from the age of 8.
Accompanied by a guide-instructor, discover the bay of Gatseau, the "little sea" of Saint-Trojan-les-Bains; slalom between the channels, marshes and oyster beds with a picnic stop; sail between the island of Oléron and the continent during a coastal walk opposite Marennes Oléron and Bourcefranc le Chapus.
Several themed hikes are offered: biodiversity discovery, oyster tasting, kayak-surfing in the waves, night outing... Approved kayaks, single-seater, 2-seater, 3-seater, or even 4-seater. Prices start at 24 euros/person.
– More info: www.islandkayakoleron.fr (Saint-Trojan-les-Bains) and www.oleron-stand-up-paddle.fr (The Castle of Oléron).
Sailing and board sports
A stay on the island of Oléron is, above all, an opportunity to try your hand at water sports! From north to south, sailing clubs and water sports centers await you on the beach.
With the Saint-Denis d'Oléron sailing school, discover the joys of sailing and navigation in the Bay of La Boirie. A team of state-certified instructors is on hand to ensure the smooth running of activities: catamaran, optimist, paddleboard, windsurf, and even foil for experienced sailors.
– Group and private lessons, sailing courses (from 5 years old) and equipment rental (surfboard, paddleboard, catamaran). More information: www.oleron-yco.fr/
Surf enthusiast? Island Surf School offers a tailor-made package with a unique concept. Clément will pick you up directly from the Airotel Oléron campsite and drop you off at the spot best suited to your level and progress. Ready to catch the waves: www.ecoledesurfoleron.com
TO READ: Where to surf on Oléron Island: the best spots for all levels!
Sea fishing
Whether you're a novice, experienced, or passionate angler, treat yourself to a sea fishing trip off the coast of Oléron Island! Head to the Pertuis d'Antioche and Maumusson, as well as the tip of Ré Island (the Whales). You'll learn how to fish with lures for sea bass, pollack, sea bream, meagre, conger, and even giant tuna.
The captain provides all the equipment: rod, weights, hooks, and natural bait to attract the fish. It's up to you to bring a snack, boots, and raincoat, not forgetting sunscreen and a cap to protect yourself from the sun. Departing from the marina in Saint-Denis-d'Oléron, embark aboard "L'Out-Rage" in the company of Sébastien Gas, world champion sea fisherman!
– Day trip (8 hours) and half-day trip (5 hours), night fishing package. From 100 euros/person. More information: www.out-rage.com
Scuba diving
From the Pointe de Chaucre Cove, indulge in a first dive in a natural cove or a deep-sea exploration. The Oleron Island Diving Club – "Les Joyeux Corsaires" – invites you to discover marine diving. Some explorations will take you further and deeper, to discover shipwrecks dating from the First and Second World Wars, as well as faults, tunnels, arches, caves, and other natural curiosities, home to a wealth of underwater flora and fauna.
– From 7 years old, discovery dive: 50 euros/person, exploration dive: 38 euros/person. More information on the website www.oleronplongee.com