10 summer seaside activity ideas

About a week ago, we shared a selection of 10 original mountain activities to try this summer. Today, knowing how much coastal towns appeal to tourists, your Airbnb concierge service, Welkeys, invites you to discover 10 activities to try during your seaside getaway!

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1. Parasailing

Want to get some height and admire the ocean from above? Why not try parasailing! Perfect for an adrenaline rush while enjoying the view, this activity involves flying in a parachute towed by a boat. Carried by the wind and suspended in your harness, all you have to do is take in the panorama before you!

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2. Flyboarding

Are you a fan of thrills and innovative activities? Flyboarding is for you! Invented by Franky Zapata, this unique water sport lets you rise above the water using the power of a jet. The jet is controlled by an instructor, usually connected to you via their jet ski. Now it’s your turn to show off your balance and pull off your best dives!

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3. Coastal walking (Longe-côte)

Are you a fan of walking but looking for an unusual alternative to your usual hikes? Why not try coastal walking? If this activity is new to you, let us explain. Very popular in Northern France, coastal walking involves walking in the water with the depth between your waist and chest. It can be done with or without a paddle. Fun fact: it was originally a muscle-strengthening method designed for training rowers!

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4. Tubing

Looking for a great time with family or friends? From individual tubes to the "banana boat," tubing guarantees plenty of laughs at sea! An activity accessible to both kids and adults, it simply involves being towed by a boat. You can even agree on the intensity level with the instructor at the helm!

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5. Jet skiing

Jet skiing (also known as personal watercraft) will delight all fans of speed and thrills. While a boat license is required to ride completely on your own, you don't need one if you hop on a jet ski as part of a session supervised by a specialized instructor. A must-try activity to discover a new way to enjoy the waves!

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6. Stand-up paddleboarding

Want to test your balance at sea? Stand-up paddleboarding is very popular at lake-based water sports centers, but fewer people dare to take on the waves. Yet, paddleboarding is just as great on the coast! Standing on a large board with your paddle in hand, will you take the plunge and try the ocean version?

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7. Surf kayaking

Another water sport more commonly practiced inland: kayaking. To add a touch of originality to your vacation, what better way to revisit this well-known whitewater activity than by attempting your best moves on the face of the waves? An unusual experience guaranteed.

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8. Water skiing

Let's continue our selection with a staple of water sports: water skiing! While we’ve all discreetly admired someone doing it, far fewer of us have tried it ourselves. Are you a fan of board sports? Then this is the year to give it a go!

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9. Horseback riding by the sea

Is the water not really your element? Are you more comfortable on solid ground and around animals? The coast still has just what you need! In fact, many seaside resorts offer the chance to enjoy the salty air on horseback. Whether it’s an introductory session or your first time galloping on the sand, enjoy a beautiful ride by the sea!

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10. Boat rental

Looking for independence on the water? Rent your own boat! coolsailing.com lets you rent a vessel (catamaran, sailboat, motorboat, etc.)—with or without a skipper—so you can head out to sea with your loved ones in over 80 destinations. The cruising life awaits!

Staying in a Welkeys rental in Antibes, Cannes, Grimaud, Hendaye, Hyères, Porto-Vecchio, Propriano, or Toulon? Enjoy a 5% discount on your boat rental using a promo code created just for you!

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So, which activity will you try this summer?

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See also: Discover luxury and serenity: a high-end seaside vacation rental