Handiplage

Hendaye is one of the first French towns to offer water access to people with limited mobility.

Every summer the city offers disability adapted beach facilities “handiplage”, on a level with the Deux Jumeaux lifeguard post.

A trained team accompanies people while they bathe.

The TIRALO wheelchair rolls very easily on sand, and also on loose and rough floors.
Traction is achieved with a large handle that facilitates locomotion.

The service is free of charge.

 Handiplage Hendaye 2017 leaflet

Handiplage safety and accompaniment

• Beach guarded from 1 July to 31 August

     - First-Aid post close at hand
     - 3 disability beach attendants

How to go from the car park to the beach

     - Reserved parking spaces
     - Access ramp at 5%
     - Prepared rolling surface (hard floor)

• Reception

     - Reception area
     - Special carpet for wheelchairs
     - Wooden duckboard
     - Sun shelter: tent

• Specific material

      - 6 Tiralos available

• Toilets and facilities

     - Disabled WC close at hand
     - Disabled showers
     - Disabled changing rooms