What are the best campsites for exploring Malo-les-Bains?
Camping La Licorne, with your feet in the sand and in the Hauts-de-France
Located in Dunkirk, just a stone's throw from the beach at Malo-les-Bains, the 3-star La Licorne campsite is the ideal destination for a family holiday by the sea in a natural and relaxing setting. It offers spacious pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes, as well as fully equipped mobile homes for a comfortable stay. Children can enjoy a large playground, a dedicated club and a water park with slides, while parents relax on the terrace or take part in the activities offered in summer. The beach is just a few minutes' walk away, allowing you to enjoy long days of swimming, sandcastle building and walks along the seafront, while still being close to the lively centre of Malo-les-Bains, less than 2 km away.
Camping des Pins, 4 stars for a water park heated all year round
Located in Ghyvelde, Camping des Pins **** offers a green and peaceful setting, 10 km from Malo-les-Bains. Ideal for holidays with family or friends, it has 150 spacious pitches with , as well as 17 comfortable mobile homes with wooden terraces, deckchairs and garden furniture, perfect for a relaxing stay just a few kilometres from the sea. The campsite has a heated water park open all year round with an indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, massage jets and solarium, so you can relax in any season while the children have fun in the water games or take part in the activities offered in high season. On site, you can also enjoy a wide range of activities, including a pétanque campground, volleyball, table tennis, a fitness room, a kids' club and lively evenings in a friendly, family atmosphere. The beaches of Bray-Dunes and Zuydcoote are only 3 kilometres away, perfect for walks, swimming or water sports. Between nature, tranquillity and leisure, Camping des Pins is a beautiful destination for discovering the Flemish coast in all its simplicity and enjoying the pleasures of the sea and the countryside to the full.
Camping du Pont à Cochons, nature and relaxation close to Malo-les-Bains
Located in Téteghem-Coudekerque-Village, the 3-star Pont à Cochons campsite is a charming establishment, ideal for holidays with family or friends in a peaceful, green setting. There are around 71 well-defined pitches surrounded by nature, as well as comfortable mobile homes for fully equipped stays. The campsite has a heated indoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxing whatever the season. Children and adults can enjoy a fun playground, table tennis tables, a pétanque campground and a variety of activities such as archery, table football and evening entertainment for all. Located on the banks of the Moëres River and close to a nature park, the site is ideal for walking or cycling to the dunes and surrounding beaches, in particular Malo-les-Bains beach, which is 6 km away and easily accessible by car or bike via the coastal cycle paths.
With its peaceful natural surroundings, friendly activities and the sea just a stone's throw away, this establishment offers a wonderful getaway in the North for those who want to combine relaxation and discovery in a simple way.
Les Dunes municipal campsite, holidays by the sea
Located in Bray-Dunes, the 4-star Les Dunes municipal campsite is nestled just 50 metres from the sea and a stone's throw from shops, summer entertainment and restaurants. It has around 580 spacious pitches, some of which are well shaded, as well as a unique mobile home rental for those who want all the comforts of home. This family-friendly campsite without a swimming pool is ideal for swimming and walks on the beach, while children can enjoy a playground and pétanque enthusiasts can gather on the dedicated campground. It is a simple and friendly place, perfect for a peaceful holiday. Practical services are available, such as Wi-Fi, a laundry and a bread delivery service. The reception is multilingual and open almost all year round from February to December, with opening hours adapted to the season. The pleasures of the sea are everywhere with direct access to the beach, while the centre of Bray-Dunes is just a few minutes' walk away and the surrounding dunes invite you to explore the nearby nature reserve. Located 12 kilometres from Malo-les-Bains, easily accessible by car or bike via the coastal paths, this campsite is an ideal starting point for exploring the Opal Coast between Bray-Dunes, Malo and Dunkirk.
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Ready for the must-see attractions of Malo-les-Bains?
Malo beach and its famous cabins
You can't visit Malo-les-Bains without discovering its large sandy beach, one of the most beautiful and iconic in the North. It stretches for several kilometres and is ideal for swimming and long walks with family or friends. Bordered by a wide pedestrian promenade, it offers a soothing view of the North Sea, with direct access to the terraces, ice cream parlours and restaurants that bring the resort to life all year round.
But what also makes Malo so charming are its famous beach huts. Neatly lined up facing the sea, with their soft colours and retro look, they have become a real symbol of the resort. Both practical and attractive, they reflect the family-friendly, popular and welcoming character of this seaside destination on the Dunkirk coast.
Charm and heritage in the neighbourhood
Beyond its beach, Malo-les-Bains reveals a neighbourhood with a rich architectural heritage and an authentic atmosphere. Strolling through its quiet streets, you will discover numerous seaside villas built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These elegant residences with their colourful façades, decorated with bricks, bow windows and ironwork, bear witness to the resort's bourgeois past and offer a picturesque and exotic setting for a stroll.
In the heart of the district, the Town Hall catches the eye with its distinctive Flemish style: stepped gables, red bricks and a bell tower, it embodies the regional architectural identity while marking the administrative centre of Malo.
Not far away, the Notre-Dame du Sacré-Cœur church, built in the early 20th century, impresses with its neo-Gothic style and colourful stained-glass windows, offering a place of calm and contemplation.
Finally, Place Turenne, the heart of the neighbourhood, is a lively spot around its bandstand, which sometimes hosts open-air concerts and recalls the festive and popular past of Malo-les-Bains. It is a whole way of life, between the sea and heritage, that can be found in the narrow streets of this village-like resort.
Malo-les-Bains: activities, sport and the great outdoors
In Malo-les-Bains, holidays are also synonymous with exercise and fresh air. Thanks to its long sandy beach and the space offered by the coastline, the resort is an ideal campground for water sports and outdoor activities enthusiasts. Widely renowned for sand yachting, Malo offers introductory sessions and supervised courses for all ages. Thrills are guaranteed on the sand, facing the North Sea!
For those who prefer walking or cycling, there are numerous hiking trails along the sea wall, the nearby dunes and the Dunes du Perroquet nature reserve. You can walk along the coast with your family or set off on an adventure through the typical landscapes of maritime Flanders.
The beach is also ideal for kite flying, beach volleyball and paddleboarding, while the sea wall and its surroundings are perfect for running, rollerblading and cycling. With its facilities, natural setting and lively atmosphere, Malo-les-Bains is the perfect destination for combining relaxation and physical activity, in tune with the rhythm of the wind and the tides.