• Making a fire and camping outside the campsites is forbidden.
• Naturism is possible on certain beaches.
• Follow the security instructions on the supervised swimming areas.
• Help keep the beaches clean. They are being cleaned all year round, courtesy of the Conseil Général and the towns (see The cleaning of the beaches). Do not throw your litter on the sand. Use the bins. Smokers, pick up your cigarette butts.
• Animals are accepted on certain beaches.
• On the sand, lie on your bath towels.
• The ocean is a natural open space that we share: you protect it by respecting the environment.
• Walk gradually into the water to avoid any risk of cold water shock.
• Watch for sun burns, even when the weather is cloudy. Use sun cream with high protection factors. (see Protect yourself from the sun).

• Keep an eye on those with you, especially children, so you can alert someone immediately in case of difficulty.
• Life guards are generally on duty from June to September. It is forbidden to get into the water outside the supervised areas, defined by blue pennants. The Life Guards (Les Maîtres Nageurs Sauveteurs, MNS) post where the swimming areas are, and information about the rollers ("baïnes").
• The "baïne" is a hole created by the swell, invisible at high tide and causes extremely strong currents.
• If you are caught in a "baïne" or a strong current, do not try to fight it. Allow yourself to be carried along, try to get back to the shore without trying to swim against the current and call for help.
• The Life Guards' information boards, at the entrance to the beaches, indicate the tide timetable as well as the temperature of the water and air.

Swimming forbidden.	Swimming is dangerous, but supervised.	Swimming is possible with no particular danger

Protect yourself from the sun. Getting sunburn is a real burn of your skin and can be very dangerous for your health. Here are some indications to protect yourself and fully enjoy the sun and its benefits:

• Expose yourself gradually for the first few days, for short periods of time,
• Try not to expose yourself when the sun is at its strongest, that is between 11 :00 and 15 :00,
• Drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration,
• Use an adequate sun cream: the sun protection factor indicates the intensity of the protection, for example with a factor 4, you can be exposed to the sun 4 times longer than without any protection, without getting burnt.
• Protect your head and try to cool down to avoid sunstroke.
• For children, use a high-factor sun cream, make them wear a T-shirt, protect their head and eyes, have them drink large quantities.

Beware!
• Do not forget to put sun cream every two hours and after going into the water (even when using waterproof products)
• Renew your sun products every year; once they are open, they can be kept only for 18 months.
• Babys must never been explained to the sun.
• Glasses are indispensable.

The " TIRALO " is a machine especially designed to help disabled people enjoy going into the water. There are some on the majority of the beaches on the coast.

• The " TIRALO " is not a small boat, but a technical assistance to go into the water.
• The " TIRALO " can only be used under the responsibility of an accompanying adult. The Life Guards can help you get into the water, but they cannot stay during the time spent in the water.

• It is possible to do surfing and bodyboard along the coast, outside the swimming areas. Some beaches have reserved areas for practising these sports.
• If you are in front of an approaching surfer, make yourself known. Do not let go your surf board and paddle against the current
• Always attach your leash to your ankle.
• Follow the diving flags for more security and freedom.
• Never dive on your own and watch each other.

Since 1991, the " Conseil Général des Landes " and fifteen coastal towns have paid for a cleaning service. In summer, the litter is collected every 3 days, and once a week in winter; the following quantities are collected:

The wood that is collected comes from the natural erosion of the river banks, as well as from fishing equipment (in smaller quantities). Other litter is essentially plastic litters coming from non-controlled dumps and drifts by the rivers.
You can also visit (in french): http://www.landes.org/1-28132-Le-littoral.php