Holiday rental near Berck-sur-Mer: seals and kites, 45 minutes away
The seals of Authie bay, April's international kite festival and one of the largest beaches in the north: Berck as a discovery day out from your seafront base.
By the Blueportel team — hosts in Le Portel · Updated on · 11 min read
At the southern end of the Opal Coast, Berck-sur-Mer has two specialities worth the trip: the coast's largest colony of seals, lounging on the sandbanks of Authie bay, and the International Kite Festival, which every April turns its immense beach into a multicoloured sky — 500,000 visitors in a week. From our mobile homes in Le Portel: 45 minutes on the A16.
It's the ideal 'deep south' excursion of a week-long stay, easily combined with neighbouring Le Touquet or the Bagatelle amusement park for children.
Things to do in Berck-sur-Mer
The seals first: Authie bay shelters dozens of harbour and grey seals, visible all year from the Bec de Perroquet point, ideally two hours before low tide, when they haul out onto the sandbanks. Bring binoculars and keep 300 metres away — the area is protected, with volunteer guides on hand in season.
The beach, one of the largest in northern France, hosts sand yachting, kiting and lifeguarded swimming in summer. In April, the International Kite Festival is a spectacle unique in Europe (free access to the beach). With children, add Bagatelle park (family rides, 10 minutes away) or a 'rosalie' pedal-car ride along the promenade — a local institution.
Why stay in Le Portel to visit Berck-sur-Mer
Le Portel enjoys a rare central position on the Opal Coast: right next to Boulogne-sur-Mer and the Nausicaá aquarium, halfway between the Two Capes Grand Site to the north and Le Touquet to the south. From our mobile homes on the clifftop of Le Phare d'Opale campsite, Berck-sur-Mer is a 45-minute drive — and when you return, you get the quiet of a gated campsite, Le Portel beach a few hundred metres away and the sunset over the Channel from your own terrace.
Staying in Le Portel rather than at the destination itself is also a matter of budget and availability: accommodation at the tourist hotspots is noticeably pricier and fills up early in the season, while from here you can reach every destination on the coast without moving base. Le Portel is also ideally placed for British visitors: 35 minutes from the Eurotunnel terminal at Coquelles and 40 minutes from the Calais ferries.
Your sea-view mobile homes 45 minutes from Berck-sur-Mer
Blueportel offers two fully equipped residential mobile homes at Le Phare d'Opale campsite, on top of the Le Portel cliff, with panoramic views over the Channel:
- [Blueportel Prestige](/pages/prestige) — sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 12 m² covered terrace facing the sea, air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, oven, hobs), private parking.
- [Blueportel Horizon](/pages/horizon) — sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, the cosy option for a couple or small family, with the same seafront location.
- Both include wifi, quality bedding, board games and a personal welcome from your hosts Michel and Véronique — Booking guests rate the location 9.5/10 and value for money 9.8/10.
Book your stay near Berck-sur-Mer
Availability can be checked online in real time and seasonal rates are here. Booking direct means no platform service fees, plus personalised tips before your stay: tide times, itineraries and our favourite spots around Berck-sur-Mer. Any questions? The contact page usually gets a reply within the day.
Still weighing up accommodation types? Our hotel / Airbnb / mobile home comparison puts numbers on the options, and our complete Opal Coast guide covers 25 highlights with ready-made itineraries.
Stay facing the sea in Le Portel
Blueportel offers two fully equipped mobile homes at Le Phare d'Opale campsite, on the clifftop of Le Portel: panoramic sea view, covered terrace, 10 minutes from Nausicaá and at the heart of the Opal Coast.
Frequently asked questions
When and where can you see the seals at Berck?
All year round in Authie bay, south of Berck: position yourself at the Bec de Perroquet point about two hours before low tide, when the seals rest on the sandbanks. Binoculars recommended, 300 m distance compulsory — it's a protected area.
When is the Berck kite festival?
Every April, for around ten days: hundreds of giant kites from all over the world fill the sky above Berck's immense beach. Beach access is free; come on a weekday or early at weekends, as the event draws 500,000 visitors.
How far is Berck-sur-Mer from the Blueportel mobile homes?
About 48 km — a 45-minute drive from Le Phare d'Opale campsite in Le Portel. Le Portel's central position lets you combine Berck-sur-Mer, the Nausicaá aquarium (10 minutes) and the rest of the Opal Coast in the same day.
Can I book for just a weekend?
Yes, Blueportel mobile homes can be booked from 2 nights, all year round. Availability is shown online in real time, and booking direct avoids platform service fees.
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