3-star naturist campsite Arna Natu-Resort & Spa is located in Vielle-St-Girons (Landes-Aquitaine) in a lovely area surrounded with pinewoods. The naturist campsite boasts a first line location, being just a stone's throw from the ocean and the beach! Enjoy the aqua park, the well-being area and a direct access to the cycle trail. The naturist campsite also offers many services and amenities on-site.
Just a stone's throw from the naturist beach, the campsite Arna boasts a wonderful setting on the Atlantic coast. Spend holidays on a large and shaded camping pitch or stay in a bungalow, a chalet or a cottage. After the beach, spend great moments at the swimming-pool area with heated pool, bubbling bath and water slide, and relax at the well-being & spa area.
Discover the quality of our facilities and holiday rentals in an idyllic and peaceful setting where local wildlife is often sighted. You’ll love our water park area with 3 pools. The village has a family atmosphere and a wide range of activities every day: yoga, theatre, surfing, aboriginal painting, forest walks, etc. And we have planned everything so that the children and teenagers have a great time too. Relax in our spa centre, inspired by the tales of Arabian Nights, in the steam room or with an essential oil massage. And the evenings are action-packed with a programme of concerts, night markets, shows, etc. with something for everyone.
In the heart of Aquitaine, the majestic pine forests-the largest of their type in Europe-stretch out as far as the eye can see, and are home to some wonderful wildlife. Along the coast, long sandy beaches meet the bracing sea, whilst the local gastronomy boast such renowned delicacies as foie gras, white asparagus and kiwis. Rich in authentic nature, the Landes de Gascogne invites you to come and sample its delights and secrets.
Nearby, the Lake of Leon is well worth a visit for a boat trip down the Courant d'Huchet. To the south-east lies 'Médieval Béarn. To the south, the Basque Coast is a real delight.
Horse-riding, cycling or walking-pick your means of transport and set off along the trails around the Domain
Average rating of the establishment
8.73 / 10
50 Reviews
10 / 10
Somos una pareja de 50 años, y al igual que el año pasado estuvimos un fin de semana en el camping, zona de far west. Excelente estancia, gente educada amable, buenos servicios y tranquilidad. Repetiremos siempre que podamos.
Que la encuesta de satisfacción sea en euskera o español
Todo perfecto para acampar con nuestra pequeña tienda y vehículo.
7.27 / 10
Armonía, tranquilidad, instalaciones.
Subida impórtate de tarifas. Cancelación de descuento por más de 14 días en determinadas fechas. Falta de talleres culturales y deportivos la última semana de agosto. Falta de información en español.
Este año hemos disfrutado de una estupenda localización.
El previo de la plaza
10 / 10
Easy access to the beach and swimming pool, excellent restaurants and take away pizzas. Running track through woods, archery and many other activities. Excellent evening entertainment and very friendly staff.
Plenty of space with shade and sun. Easy access to the shower block.
8.58 / 10
A new “France For Naturism” campsite for us in 2021 but we were not disappointed with the site or the facilities.
We were sad to see no fish or seafood for sale at the supermarket
We were allocated a lovely quiet pitch in Tignous, on the north edge.
No
9.5 / 10
perfect place to charge ourselves for the rest of the year!
location
t25 is very outdated.. the sofa in the living room has bad odour and the shower is rusty.
9.17 / 10
We have been to very many pleasant campsites, world-wide, but this is our favourite. Like many regular visitors we first came for only a short family stay, and liked it so much that we have been back almost every summer for years. It’s a special place. Just the right balance between informality and good management. Well maintained, good ongoing investment. Immaculately clean. Relaxed, respectful ambience. Good things for all ages. Beautiful. We hope it never changes.
A minor point, but it would be good if the factory in St Girons stopped its outflow to the sea. It is a few kilometres away, but the smell reaches Arna some early mornings.
Lots of space. Never feels overcrowded. We like the emplacements which still have no artificial light at night. Lovely views through the forest and can hear the waves on the shore at night.
Nothing to dislike.
10 / 10
Arna is a naturist paradise, with brilliant swimming pools, access to beach, walks through woodland, shops, restaurant, friendly atmosphere, games areas, musical entertainments, tent pitches, toilets, washing facilities, and showers. A most amazing place with everything you could want for a naturist holiday lifestyle.
Nothing
The pitch was easy for putting up my tent and parking. The surrounding people were friendly. My pitch was conveniently located near the woodland and beach.
Nothing.
9.6 / 10
Setting. Forest and beach beautiful. Plots quite private. Staff on reception very helpful and accommodating regarding booking and covid restrictions/ possible cancellations.
Noise from football/basketball area late at night as we were close to it. But hey, it's their holiday too!
Surrounding trees making it private. Flat ground.
Too near playground. Noise quite late.
9.75 / 10
We have visited a lot of campsites, many of them lovely, but none gives such a sense of freedom, respect, friendliness and happiness as Arna. We first came when our children were little and, like many visitors, we have returned again and again. The forest and the stunning beach make it a beautiful site and the relaxed ambiance owes a lot to the light-touch but in-control management. Plenty to do for both young and old - activities, sports, music, theatre etc. We love it here and hope the “magic forest” never changes.
Perfect as it is.
I like the variety of pitches. They are almost all different from one another, allowing lots of choice. None of them are bad. Plenty of space, never too close to the neighbours. Even when full, the site never seems crowded. It’s nice that there are still some parts where there is no artificial light at night to obscure the stars, while elsewhere one can be closer to the facilities and plug into the electrical supply. Everywhere is kept immaculately clean. There is almost no litter.
Sub-par 4G coverage. On-site WiFi better than it was, but still unreliable.
9.75 / 10
The forest and the beach proximity
Nothing!
Size of the pitch and the privacity
Nothing
7.36 / 10
Beach, accommodation, friendly staff,
No free wifi, bar open from 5pm, no possibility to watch the Tour de France
9.25 / 10
Friendly
Weather
The natural setting in the pine forest and a wonderful clean beach
No
9.5 / 10
the nature and the beach. Nice camping
no really
7.5 / 10
is a quiet place, camping in the middle of nature, and near to the beach.
This second year, we almost be staying at a pitch that only had bungalows around, without WCs or another services. In reception, we chosed to take the fridge-service so that's why finally we were changed of place to another that was closer to the fridges, lucky for us! if we hadn't wanted to have fridge, we have been stayed in a place that was not confortable at all for camping.
the people around was so gentle, the place was great and the WCs were near us.
At first, we had our pitch at "tuc" where all are accommodations instead of camps. Then we went to carraques, luckily.
10 / 10
The campsite is superb, everyone was so friendly and we can honestly say, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Can't wait to return, next year!
Checkout was slightly early.
We liked everything!
There was nothing to dislike!
7.7 / 10
The social area is awesome! Having various restaurants to choose from. The pools are amazing.
The toilets had no seat, which made it very difficult to go to the bathroom. I'm not sure if it is to make it easier to clean, but we are young and found this very uncomfortable, I cannot imagine how it must be for the older guests. A bar at the pool would be nice (it was closed during our stay).
Too close to the neighbors, and no sort of barrier or privacy.
8.7 / 10
Amazing few days there,
the porch and the option to cook my own food and invite friends form lunch
the neighbour at the Bengali next door snored very loudly all night long and i was not able to sleep well.
9.83 / 10
The tranquility, respect and freedom that was breathed.
The pool closing time. I would leave it open a little longer
8.73 / 10
Location, easy for the restaurant area, who wants to walk far for dinner? We didn't mind the 10 minute walk to the beach from our location, that was enjoyable, and 3 minutes to the restaurants is tops! And both the restaurant and the pizzeria are excellent
Some dishes that we wanted to try mysteriously disappeared from the menu. and the first evening we were sat in the partially indoor covered area, then after that we were on the terrace where lighting was poor ( important when you are eating moules from a black pot) and somewhat cooler. Also the bingo being called out when we were eating in the restaurant is not acceptable. And that was the only evening that service was slow and tedious, otherwise excellent
nice location, new, clean, comfortable
Lots of nice pots and pans but no proper spatula for cooking things like eggs, omelettes, steaks
9.42 / 10
Relaxed atmosphere with plenty of space. Love the live music.
Quiet location and sun loungers
Could do with more kitchen utensils
8.67 / 10
The location of the campsite and the peace and tranquility it offers
Staff friendliness at reception can be seriously improved :/
10 / 10
Accommodation was spotless on arrival, easy check in, showed to mobile home by staff, site peaceful and clean
Spotlessly clean and comfortable, fully equipped with what we needed
8.75 / 10
Piscina
Cerrar un poco más tarde la piscina y el Tiky (A las 20:00) Campeonato de Tenis??
9.67 / 10
Relaxed, happy and respectful atmosphere. The beauty of the forest and the sea. Great staff. Mostly good anti-Covid controls.
Lack of social distancing by many guests, especially in the supermarket queue. Restaurant tables only a metre apart.
Large size. View of the forest. Sound of the sea. No XS night-time lighting. No electricity.
Neighbours with respiratory infections!
9.25 / 10
Camping muy bonito limpio y con buenos servicios. Excelente ambiente
Buen tamaño y ubicación
8.92 / 10
The tranquility of the camping, the ubication of our tent, the respectful environmet, the silent at night. We liked very much the experience
I would recommend in the covid situation to try to find a way to enter to the swimming pool from one door and to go out from another way so people do not cross in the entrance
It was sorrounded by trees. Private and calm.
9 / 10
The natural environment: pines, beach. Silence in most moments of the day. People's kindness..Feeling of freedom and security (we forgot our tennis racquets at the beach near the shower and the day after they were there).
We don't like dancing parties and music at night; we prefer silence. But we understand that some people like that.
Feeling of being alone.
Some people tend to have night parties at the tables just below the accommodation.
8.5 / 10
Beach and its security. Pitch under the pines. General ambience and calm.
Neighbours on pitch 24 - verbal and physical violence to children (reported to security). Lack of explanations at check in; difficulty of understanding the printed schedule. Smallness of outdoor bar area. Bar drinks - watered down and low value for money.
Size. Calm (when neighbour's dog wasn't barking...) shade. Proximity to beach
Needs some shrubs or small trees on one side for more privacy
7.36 / 10
Most all of it
Maybe the bathing situation
we were on two. The initial one (f111) was too small the second (f108) was perfect
10 / 10
La tranquilidad y la limpieza. Y el echo de que sea naturista nos ha gustado mucho, ha sido nuestra primera experiencia y repetiremos seguro.
Me han mandado la encuesta en todos los idiomas menos en Castellano.
A lot of space for our van.
8.58 / 10
The whole area was keep very clean and tidy. Shower houses are very new and very clean. Very quiet site. Most of the time it felt like we had been on our own.
only ver little information was given on check in regarding the campsite, the activities, opening times and directions. Would have been very nice if you would get a leaflet with some general information. The opening times of the pool and the gym where quite limited as both only opens at 10am. If you are up for an early morning workout or swim in the pool you wont be happy with that. Given that this is a nudist site most of the ways are not nice to walk barefoot. I walk barefoot as much as I can, but there was a lot of areas with big nasty gravel.
The pitch size is great. On the 120sqm pitch we even had more space than needed. It did easily fit our Campervan plus kitchen tent, side awning and sleeping tent.
9.2 / 10
Location. Nice pitches and uncrowded beach
Holiday makers who were not social distancing, not wearing masks in indoor areas, holding large gatherings and carrying out dirty practises eg sitting children on dish washing draining board or wadhing flip flops in washing up sinks. Gentle reminders of covid risk would have made me feel more secure. Also do not like wristbands!
Spacious with lovely trees and foliage.
Too near loo block
9 / 10
Lovely clean facilities and pool and ambiance generally..friendly staff I found.
Shop was a bit expensive for basics.
9.33 / 10
Relaxing atmosphere, the beach,
Adequate space, natural layout of pitches,
Most pitches are nice and flat, the one I was on wasn't bad, but I would have liked it to have been a bit more level.
9.67 / 10
We love everything, particularly the pool refurbishments and the excellent "policing" of rules round pool, but have a few polite suggestions related to the areas we didn't score as excellent.
New activity schedule sheet hard to understand and times were not right for Aquagym. The restaurant menu is somewhat limited and hasn't changed for a while. A sign at the recycling centre to ask drivers to turn off their Diesel (gazoil) engines. More encouragement to follow the Naturist Ideal e.g. not dressing for dinner when warm and sunny. Also Bikinis are now allowed on beach (used to be banned).
New, clean and nicely positioned. Excellent
All good.
8.5 / 10
Great place
Why not put some dustbins in the toilet blocks?
Right size
7.6 / 10
Friendly, nature, sea, and good price.
We would live all your experiences much better if the spanish was more used for information in general.
Darkness and silence.
A little small.
7.55 / 10
The place and cleanliness and the services
I can´t choose my pitch. In the recption they gave me one and I couldn´t choose.
This year we had a very good place
The last year wasn´t aso good as this year
9.42 / 10
Everithing Ok.
Well located. Privacy and quietness.
9.73 / 10
Accomodation, walking distance to swimming pool and beach
8.58 / 10
it is near to the beach and the services
It is difficult to establish new relations ships with others. I´ll try to improve the meeting dynamics
the pitch shadows
nothing
8.75 / 10
Above all, the simplicity. Also: naturism, freedom and respect, the ocean, landscape, climate, region, friendly atmosphere and politesse. Thanks to everyone, staff and customers, for this!
People in swimsuits on the beach. Some young children, some adults over 30 years old. In my personal opinion, it can be tolerated that teens cover themselves in some way, like a "pareo", but not during the bath. There is a beach a little further to the south, La Lette Blanche, where people can stay in swimsuits, I do not know the French legislation in this regard, because the beach is outside the private limits of the resort, but Arna should not leave this issue unattended. Thanks!
All!
Nothing
8.33 / 10
Peace and quiet - everything sorted for covid
Lots os space
8.67 / 10
Clean and airy, decent facilities and a beautiful beach. The swimming pools have been refurbished.
Some Covid precautions that took some understanding.
9.82 / 10
We loved the beach, the forest, the swmming pool... and we can enjoy them in total freedom.
The size
The lack of grass
4 pers. 16m² + terrasse 8 m² 1 equipped kitchen without sink avec small fridge, coffee-maker, micro-wave, 1 bedroom with double bed 140 x 190, 1 bedroom with 2 beds 70 x 190, + terrace with garden furniture, sun beds and plancha (2018). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday and from Sunday to Sunday in July/August according to availabilities.
2 pers.-16m² + 12m² terrace 1 bedroom with one big bed 140 x 190cm, living room with dining corner, kitchen with 2-burner gas hob, extractor, fridge-freezer, microwave, bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC + partially covered terrace with garden furniture (0 to 6 years). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday and from Sunday to Sunday in July/August according to availabilities.
4 pers.-23m² + 20m² terrace 1 bedroom with one big bed 140 x 190cm, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds 80 x 190cm, living room with dining corner, kitchen with 4-burner gas hob, extractor, fridge-freezer, microwave, bathroom (shower, washbasin) separate WC + partially covered terrace with garden furniture. (0 to 7 years). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday and from Sunday to Sunday in July/August according to availabilities.
4 pers. (2 adults + 2 children-13years)-20m² + terrace 15m² 1 bedroom with one big bed 140 x 190cm, 1 bedroom with 2 bunk beds 70 x 190cm. Living room with dining corner, kitchen with 4-burner gas hob, extractor, fridge-freezer, microwave, bathroom (shower, washbasin) separate WC + covered wooden terrace with garden furniture. (2010). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday and from Sunday to Sunday in July/August according to availabilities.
2 per.23m²+8m² covered terrace+8 m² terrace 1 living room with sofa, 1 bedroom with 160x200 double bed and walk-in shower room (shower, washbasin) separate WC, fitted Kitchen ( fridge, 4 gas hobs, extractor fan) garden furniture on partly covered terrace. (0 to 10 years). Rental Exclusively from Saturday to Saturday and from Sunday to Sunday in July/August according to availabilities.
4/5 pers.-26m² + 20m² terrace 2 bedrooms. 1 bedroom with one big bed 140 x 190cm (or 160 x 120cm), 1 bedroom with 2 single beds 80 x 190cm + 3rd folding bed 70 x 190cm . Living room with sofa and dining corner, kitchen with 4-burner gas hob, extractor, fridge-freezer, microwave, bathroom (shower, washbasin) separate WC + partially covered terrace with garden furniture (0 to 9 years). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday and from Sunday to Sunday in July/August according to availabilities.
4/5 pers.-30m² + 20m² terrace, 2 bedrooms. 1 bedroom with queen-size bed 160 x 200cm, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds 80 x 190cm + 3rd folding bed 70 x 190cm . Living room with sofa and dining corner, kitchen with 4-burner gas hob, extractor, fridge-freezer, microwave, bathroom (shower, washbasin) separate WC + partially covered terrace with garden furniture (0 to 9 years). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday and from Sunday to Sunday in July/August according to availabilities.
6 pers.-31,5m² + 20m² terrace 3 bedrooms. 1 bedroom with queen-size bed 160 x 200cm, 2 bedrooms with 2 single beds 80 x 190cm. Living room with sofa and dining corner, kitchen with 4-burner gas hob, extractor, fridge-freezer, microwave, bathroom (shower, washbasin) separate WC + partially covered terrace with garden furniture (0 to 8 years). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday and from Sunday to Sunday in July/August according to availabilities.
4/5 pers. 30m² + 20m² terrace. 2 bedrooms, 1 bedroom with queen-size bed 160 x 200cm, 1 bedroom with 2 single beds 80 x 190 cm + 3rd folding bed 70 x 190 cm. Living room with sofa and dinning corner, kitchen with 4 burner gas hob, extractor, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave, bathroom (shower, washbasin), separate WC, partially covered terrace with garden furniture and 2 sun beds (2018) Rental exclusively from saturday to saturday and from sunday to sunday in july/august according to availabilities.
5/6 pers.-31,5m² + 6,5m² covered terrace + 9m² terrace Living room with 140cm sofa-bed and dining corner, 1 bedroom with one big bed 140 x 190cm, 1 bedroom with two single beds 80 x 190cm. Kitchen with 4-burner gas hob, extractor, fridge-freezer, microwave, bathroom (shower, washbasin) separate WC + partially covered terrace with garden furniture • (+12years) renovated in 2010. Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday in July/August.
For 4/5 people. 39m² comprising 12m² terrace, 2 bedrooms, 1 bedroom with 1 bed of 160 x 200 cm, 1 room with 2 beds of 80 x 190 cm + 3rd bunkbed of 80 x 190 cm, 1 lounge with dining area, 4-person sofa-bed, coffee table, kitchen with 2-burner gas hob, fridge freezer, microwave, bathroom (shower, sink), separate toilet + covered terrace with hammock and griddle (2017). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday and from Sunday to Sunday in July/August according to availabilities.
5/6 pers.-32,77m² + 5,76m² covered terrace + 7m²terrace Living room with 140cm sofa-bed and dining corner, 1 bedroom with queen-size bed160 x 200cm, 1 bedroom with one single heightened bed 80 x 190cm, 1single bed 80 x 190cm and 1 single pullout bed 80 x 190cm. Kitchen with 4-burner gas hob, extractor, fridge-freezer, microwave, bathroom (shower, washbasin) separate WC + partially covered terrace with garden furniture (+12 years renovated in 2020). Rental ewclusively from Saturday to Saturday in July/August.
5/6 P - 32m2 + 17 m2 terrace with 11 m2 covered. 1 living room with a 140 cm sofa-bed and dining corner. 1 bedroom with 1 bed of 160 x 190 cm, 1 bedroom with 2 beds of 80 x 190 cm. Kitchen with 4-burners gas hob, extractor, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave. Bathroom (shower, washbasin), separate WC. Partially covered terrace with garden furniture and sun lounger. Build in 2019.
Log cabin : 2 pers.-22,5m² + 12,5m² terrace 1 lounge with sofa and dining corner, 1 bedroom with queen-size bed 160 x 200cm, kitchen with 4 fires vitreous ceramics, extractor, fridge, microwave, bathroom (shower and washbasin) separate WC, table and wooden bench on partially covered terrace.(restricted to people over 13 years of age) • (2009). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday and from Sunday to Sunday in July/August according to availabilities.
5/6 pers.- 38m² + 9m² covered terrace +11m²terrace Living room with 140cm sofa-bed and dining corner, 1 bedroom with queen-size bed160 x 200cm, 1 bedroom with three single beds 90 x 190cm. Kitchen with 4-burner gas hob, extractor, fridge-freezer, microwave, bathroom (shower, washbasin) separate WC + partially covered terrace with garden furniture • (2008). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday in July/August.
7 persons, 60m² + 20m² terrace with 10m²covered. Living room (20m²) with dining corner, 3 bedrooms, 1 bedroom of 12,5m² with a queen-size bed 160 x 200 and walk in shower room with shower, washbasin, hair dryer and WC, 1 bedroom of 11m² with dressing and queen-size bed 160 x 200, 1 bedroom with 3 beds 80 x 190, bathroom with shower, washbasin, separate WC. Full equipped kitchen with 4-burner gas hob, extractor, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, electric oven, micro-wave, coffee maker (type “Nespresso”), kettle, toaster, juicer, vacuum cleaner. (2018). Rental exclusively from Saturday to Saturday in July/August.
Standard Caravan pitch of 100m² surroundes by hedges and plantations
Pitch exclusively for Camping Cars with electricity and water
Large Camping Car or Caravan pitch of 120m² Please indicate in the comment box if you have a caravan or a camping car
Our “special deal” pitches. Smaller or closer to the road or the showering facilities than other pitches, they are comfortable for an affordable price. They are reserved for small caravans and medium-sized tents (-4m).
From May 7 to July 2, 2022
From May 7 to July 30, 2022
From May 7 to July 30, 2022
From May 7 to July 2, 2022
From May 7 to July 30, 2022
From May 7 to July 30, 2022
From April 1 to July 9, 2022
Number of pitches : 233
Number of rentals : 165
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Phone: +33 (0)5 58 49 11 11
GPS coordinates : 43.907066345215, -1.3613189458847
Email : contact@arna.com
Campsite website https://www.arna.com