Plage de l'Espiguette, Mediterranean beach in Le Grau-du-Roi, France.

Espiguette beach is an extensive stretch of Mediterranean coastline near Le Grau-du-Roi with wide sandy shores and tall dunes. The terrain extends from the water inland to larger landforms that shape the coastline across several kilometers.

A lighthouse was built on this coast in 1869 and originally stood directly at the water's edge. Over time, the shoreline shifted and the structure gradually moved back from the beach.

The beach takes its name from the Espiguette lighthouse, built in 1869 on the shore; shifting sand later left the tower set back from the water. The surrounding dunes are part of a protected coastal zone, and the sand flats behind the beach are used by nesting and migrating birds.

The beach lies at the end of a road south of Le Grau-du-Roi, reached by car and then on foot through the dunes. The open shore offers little shade, and the mistral can blow hard here, so bring windproof clothing and sun protection. The western end is the wildest and least crowded part.

The area is a refuge for rare bird species and hosts many types found in few other locations. The dunes also support specialized plants that thrive only in such sandy coastal environments.