Going to the beach in Sète

With 12 km of golden sand against a blue backdrop and nearly 320 days of sunshine a year, the beaches of Sète have a well-established reputation. They are even one of the Thau Archipelago’s major attractions, offering holidaymakers the choice of enjoying views of the shellfish farms in the Thau lagoon or the Mediterranean Sea. Not to mention that they are served along their entire length by the 12-km-long greenway linking Sète to Marseillan. So, don’t wait any longer to slip on your swimsuit and head to this town with its timeless charm!

Updated on 15 June 2026

The beaches of Sète

For a refreshing break during your holiday in Sète, why not head – by bike along the greenway or by car – to one of the many Blue Flag beaches that make up this stretch of coastline:

Lazaret Beach (access point no. 1)
Corniche Beach (entrances 4 to 11)
La Fontaine Beach (entrances 12 to 17)
Lido Beach (entrances 18 to 24)
La Baleine Beach (access points 25 to 48)
3 Digues Beach (entrances 49 to 62)
Jalabert Beach (access points 63 and 64)
Castellas Beach (access points 65 to 72)
Vassal Beach (access points 73 to 78)

For a bit more privacy or simply to get closer to Mother Nature, we suggest you venture over to:

La Nau Cove
La Vigie cove
New for 2023: Jalabert Natural Beach (access points 63 and 64) is becoming a mixed-use beach (clothing optional or not).

Developed beaches

Whether you’re looking for the comfort of a sun lounger, the shade of a parasol or simply a table to eat at, you’ll be delighted to know that the beaches in Sète are well-equipped, particularly Lido Beach.

Discover the restaurants and beach huts of Sète

Water sports activities

Thanks to their proximity to Sète and Marseillan, the beaches of the Lido are also the ideal place to try your hand at a range of water sports.

So, if you’d like to try your hand at kitesurfing, diving, sailing or kayaking during your stay, head to the port of Sète and along the Lido beaches to visit our various partners.

See water sports

First-aid posts

To make the most of your stay in Sète, six lifeguard stations are open from 10am to 7pm, from mid-June to early September (depending on the season), at:

Lazaret beach (access point no. 1)
La Fontaine beach (access point no. 13)
Lido Beach (access point no. 22)
La Baleine beach (access point no. 41)
3 Digues beach (access point no. 59)
Castellas Beach (access point no. 70)

For more information on the lifeguard duty times for each beach, as well as the exact locations of showers and public toilets, please consult the map below or visit the Sète town council website directly.

Beaches accessible to all

You’ll also find access mats on these same beaches, allowing people with reduced mobility to enjoy the beach. And to experience the joys of swimming, head to La Fontaine and Lido beaches, where the lifeguard stations are equipped with Tiralos (swimming wheelchairs).

Tourism and Disability

My holidays with my dog

If you’d like to enjoy a refreshing break with your dog whilst on holiday in Sète, we invite you to visit Vassal Beach all year round, between access points 73 and 74.

The other beaches in Sète are accessible to dogs kept on a lead only from 1 October to 31 May, except Jalabert Beach (entrances 62, 63, 64 and 65) in order to protect the nesting of protected migratory birds that nest in this area during this period.

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