Racou Beach is a sandy beach situated in Plage du Racou near the center of Angela-sur-Mer. The beach is flanked by a port on one side and rocks on the other, with the Pyrenees meeting the sea in a picturesque manner.
It is a popular destination during summer, but sees significantly fewer tourists during the off-season. Amenities such as toilets, showers, restaurants, and shops are available on the beach, but only during the summer season. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards and security personnel, and is also dog-friendly. A parking area is provided near the beach.
Compared to downtown beaches, Racou Beach is less crowded and offers additional facilities such as a sailing center and beach volleyball court. The rocky coast on one side of the beach also features small creeks.
Racou Beach is located in Occitania, France.
Racou amenities include parking, toilet and shower.
Best bars near Racou include Racou Beach Snack, L Asmourzade Bar Severine, Le Tour du Monde " en 80 bières ", Les Terrasses Du Racou and ABALOUNGE.
Best restaurants near Racou include Le Cactus Bleu, Menje E Caille, La table du Racou, Restaurant Oasis, La Bodega du port, La Table du Coin, Restaurant Las vigatanes, ABALOUNGE and Au Resto De Yan.
Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is a lovely, quiet spot with clear and calm waters, and many spaces for people. Visitors appreciate the absence of big hotels and the beautiful views from the coast path. However, some visitors complain about the high waves and steep bottom, occasional wind, and the small car park.
If you’re planning a trip to Racou Beach, consider staying in the nearby town of Argelès-sur-Mer, which offers a variety of accommodations within walking distance to the beach. Many visitors also explore the picturesque areas of the Pyrenees and the charming villages in the Occitanie region during their stay.
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Latitude: 42.5381075 / Longitude: 3.0557201
Racou is located in Occitanie. The following map of Racou shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 21.6°C/30.4°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 26°C |
| Sea Temperature | 22.8 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.2 m |
| Rain Chance | 3% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:34/21:14 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 12.5 hrs |
| UV Index | 7.45 |
| Cloud Cover | 9% |
| Speed | 36.4 km/h |
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| Gusts | 60.1 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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