Since the beginning of 1900's, this large fine sand beach has become the closest seaside resort to Cherbourg.
Numerous water sports are possible there, notably at l'ASSUN Voile, which proposes a large range of activities all year long: sailing, windsurfing, sea kayaking, skimboarding, speedsailing, sea excursions, tall ships, sailing or motor boat rentals, ...
In July and August, the Station Nautique Cherbourg-Hague – a sailing center- settles its 'Point Plage' at the fort of Urville-Nacqueville and provides sailing equipment for rental: kayak, catamaran, funboards, bikes, skimboards...
Thanks to the 'Nagez Grandeur Nature' program, Océalis water park gives swimming and aquaerobics courses also.
Urville-Nacqueville Beach is kept watched over in July and August by the men of the SNSM – The National Sea Rescue Station – including instructors, lifeguards and rescuers (MNS).
