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A sensitive public good

The Landes coast is a living area structured by numerous socio-economic activities (tourism, fishing, etc.) and endowed with heritage riches (dune systems, river mouths, Natura 2000 sites, Sensitive Natural Areas, etc.).

It is also subject to pollution phenomena and coastline retreat.

Key figures

  • 106km

    of coasts

  • 40

    Supervised swimming areas

  • 1

    Fishing port

  • 300

    million euros in turnover for the surf industry

  • 24km

    of military sector

  • 300000

    Tourists

  • 15

    Coastal municipalities

  • 5

    River and current mouths