Malo-les-Bains Beach

Malo-les-Bains beach, the seaside resort of Dunkirk

Malo-les-Bains beach is the great beach of Dunkirk, facing the North Sea. Lively and warm, it keeps the charm of a Belle Époque seaside resort. The Dunkirk audio-guided tour stops here to discover the seaside face of the city, between dyke, villas and wide sand.

A former commune become a district

The beach bears the name of Malo-les-Bains, a former commune neighbouring Dunkirk that merged with the city in 1970 to become a district of it. A historic seaside resort, Malo keeps its Belle Époque villas that line the dyke, witnesses of the golden age of sea bathing. Today, it is one of the favourite leisure and relaxation spots of the people of Dunkirk and visitors.

What to see

You enjoy the great sandy beach, the dyke lined with villas and the festive atmosphere of the resort, especially in the warm season. The walk along the seafront offers fine views of the North Sea and invites relaxation. It is the ideal place to conclude a visit of Dunkirk, between swimming, strolling and seaside way of life.

Practical information

Malo-les-Bains beach lies in the Malo district, in Dunkirk, along the North Sea, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is an open-air public space, freely accessible; swimming depends on the season and supervision, to be checked on site. The dyke, flat, lends itself to a stroll in any season.

Where does the name Malo-les-Bains come from?

It is the name of a former commune neighbouring Dunkirk, which merged with the city in 1970 and today forms its seaside district of Malo.

What is there to do at Malo-les-Bains beach?

Enjoy the great sandy beach, stroll on the dyke lined with Belle Époque villas and savour the atmosphere of the Dunkirk seaside resort.