In Pyla-sur-Mer, it all starts with a feeling: salty sea air, golden light filtering through the pines, warm sand under your feet. Set between the Atlantic Ocean and the Arcachon Bay, this unique destination invites you to slow down and soak it all in. Here are our favourite ways to experience Pyla, the local way, during your stay at La Guitoune.

Climb the Dune of Pilat, an absolute must

No stay in Pyla is complete without climbing the highest sand dune in Europe. At sunrise or sunset, the view is simply breathtaking: the ocean stretching endlessly, the pine forest behind you, and the Banc d’Arguin ahead. A truly unforgettable moment.

Enjoy beaches between ocean and bay

Wild Atlantic beaches for wave lovers, calm bay beaches for family swims — Pyla offers the best of both worlds. Whether you’re surfing, sunbathing or strolling along the shore, life here is lived barefoot.

Explore the pine forest by bike

Miles of cycling paths wind through the forest, dunes and coastline. Renting a bike is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in nature and reach nearby beaches or oyster villages.

Taste fresh oysters in a local harbour

Head to La Teste or Gujan-Mestras to enjoy freshly shucked oysters by the water, with a crisp glass of white wine. Simple, authentic, and deliciously local.

Watch the sunset over the Atlantic

As the sky turns shades of pink and gold above the waves, Pyla delivers some truly magical sunsets. A simple pleasure that stays with you.

✨ After a day of adventure…
Return to the warm, joyful spirit of La Guitoune: cosy rooms, sun-filled terraces, and that unmistakable feeling of being exactly where you belong.