Welcome to ‘bonkers' beach', the seaside paradise for swingers where Brits romp on roof terraces & trade partners in sun
But frankly, nobody really cares, because visitors come here with only one thing on their minds – SEX.
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The 2km-long beach at Cap d'Agde is divided into three zones, the second being for naturists and the third section for swingers
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Cap d'Agde is located in the south of France and boasts stunning beaches and crystal clear water
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One Cap d'Agde regular, Brit Katie, reveals all about the swinging scene on the Mediterranean paradise
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'There are parties going on, group interactions, couples looking for single guys, single women, couples – anything goes,' says Katie who visits with her partner Steffan
Sex with their partners, sex with someone else's partner, group sex, sex on the beach, sex in the sea, sex during foam parties.
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In this hedonistic playground, anything goes.
Hundreds of thousands of swingers, including many Brits, descend on the resort each summer looking to fulfil their wildest fantasies.
But despite all the exhibitionism, it's a closed, secretive world. As a rule, visitors to
Most visitors have been part of the swinging scene for a while and have received an 'invitation' to join the fun.
But one Cap d'Agde regular has agreed to speak to Fabulous, on the condition her identity is kept secret.
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'There are parties going on, group interactions, couples looking for single guys, single women, couples – anything goes,' says Katie, 34, who visits Cap d'Agde with her partner of six years, Steffan, 39.
The couple, from Milton Keynes, run a website for swingers – fittingly.
'Everyone finds it so exciting,' she says. 'You get a real sense of the hedonist lifestyle. I've seen all sorts. Cap d'Agde has really opened my eyes. It's crazy.'
The two kilometre beach at Cap d'Agde is divided into three zones. The first is for ordinary families, the second for naturists and the third section is for swingers.
Thousands of swingers descend on sleepy village for UK's biggest sex festival with 'play tents, hot tubs and massages'
Bonkers' beach, if you will. The swingers' zone even has a number of hotels to choose from.
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Some accommodation even has two interconnecting rooms for couple swaps, while one hotel has a roof terrace where residents can have sex on sun loungers.
Katie had her first swingers experience ten years ago, while with a former partner.
'We were going to Berlin to see a music gig and I was searching on TripAdvisor for what to do – just some innocent searching,' she explains.
'I came across what was described as a lifestyle club. It was number three on the list of attractions. 'That looks interesting', I thought. I was nervous, but inquisitive.
You get a real sense of the hedonist lifestyle. I've seen all sorts. Cap d'Agde has really opened my eyes. It's crazy
Katie
'I remember getting the train there with my ex and I felt like people knew where we were heading. It felt a bit naughty.'
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When Katie arrived, she discovered her intuition was spot on.
'It was held in a nightclub and while everyone was clothed, there were private areas where people went to have sex or get involved,' she says.
'It was like this other world we didn't know existed. We just observed the first time and didn't participate. But it felt incredibly liberating.'
When she came back home, Katie and her partner began visiting swingers' clubs in Newcastle and Leeds.
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Katie met her current boyfriend through the swinging scene six years ago after splitting from her ex
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Cap d'Agde was a naturist village 30 years ago before swingers started going there
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'Soft swap'
'We were keen to meet similar people in the UK,' she says.
'We found so many
normal people
do it. It's like a secret life. It opened our minds to a different world. Even so, I didn't participate the first two or three times. I just watched others having sex.
'By the time I did get involved, I'd made some connections with people, so I was more relaxed. My first experience was a soft swap. My first full swap was the
next
time we went to a club.
'A soft swap might mean switching partners, but not having full sex. It might involve kissing, or foreplay.
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'A full swap is having sex with them. It's like experimenting, but with other people. It opens you up to a new world of different experiences.'
I'm more of a voyeur – I'll be in among the fun. I like being in the vibe
Katie
Katie says the word
After splitting with her partner, she met her current boyfriend, Steffan, through the scene six years ago.
About a year later, they took off to Cap d'Agde after learning about it from friends on the scene.
'The first time I went, it opened my eyes even wider,' says Katie.
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'There's all sorts of stuff going on. You've got adults playing
freely
, having sex on the beach and in the sea. Some couples like to stand on the sidelines, enjoying the voyeuristic side where you watch others enjoying themselves.'
'There might be a handful of people I'll interact with, kissing or dancing,' she says.
'But I'm more of a voyeur – I'll be in among the fun. I like being in the vibe.'
'Freedom and empowerment'
Katie and Steffan loved their first experience so much that they have returned every other year since. You could call it a swingers' pilgrimage.
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Katie says that contrary to what appearances might suggest, Cap d'Agde is not a free-for-all. Well, not most of the time.
'Everything is about consent and respect,' she explains
'When you go to Cap d'Agde, you'll be on one of the lifestylers [swingers] apps, such as one called Wyylde. If you have a profile, you explain what you're looking for, there is a conversation, then you meet.
'For single guys and adventurous couples, you could have over 10 interactions, from soft swaps to full sex, in a day.'
Interacting with complete strangers is not unusual.
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'If you're on the beach, for example, people might start to watch. You might say, 'Do you want to join us?' and there's the joy of the spontaneous situation.
'But there's always consent. There's no pressure. You do get people you're not interested in making approaches, but you can politely decline.'
One of the curious things about Cap d'Agde is that while all this sex and wild abandon is going on, parents with kids might be eating picnics and building sandcastles just metres along the coast.
'There are families on a different part of the beach,' says Katie.
My parents' initial reaction was that they wanted to make sure I was OK and it wasn't something I was being forced into
Katie
'And Cap d'Agde was a naturist village 20 to 30 years ago, before swingers started going there. So you'll see naturists walking about, who are not there for sex.'
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Surprisingly, Katie claims she doesn't get jealous when she sees Steffan having fun with other women.
'No, actually I find there's less jealousy,' she says. "It's about sex positivity, freedom and empowerment. It can strengthen your relationship.'
Katie believes swinging has 'skyrocketed' in recent years.
'From our research on Google, it's around five per cent and growing. It's opening up in the mainstream,' she says.
"Most of my friends are now in the lifestyle. We told them and they were interested to see what it was all about. People questioning the standard
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'There are ENM clubs across the UK, and events at mansions. From our research, 30 to 60 years old is the main age group, but the 20 to 30 age group is growing.'
What is Swinging?
SWINGING, also known as partner swapping, is a sexual activity where partners in a committed relationship engage in sexual activities with other people.
All parties involved must give explicit and enthusiastic consent.
Open and honest communication between partners is crucial.
Many swingers engage with a community or attend events specifically for swinging.
Such activity can enhance intimacy and trust within the primary relationship.
It provides an opportunity to explore sexual fantasies and desires.
But it is not suitable for every relationship and requires a strong foundation of trust.
Jealousy and emotional challenges may arise and need to be managed.
While Katie wishes her identity to remain unknown to the wider world, her friends and family know her secret.
'My parents' initial reaction was that they wanted to make sure I was OK and it wasn't something I was being forced into,' she says.
'But they're fine with it because they know I'm fine with it. Family members find it interesting – they're all very inquisitive.'
Katie and Steffan recently started a family. Their baby son is just four months old, so they won't be heading out to Cap d'Agde this summer.
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Being a new mum, my attention is on the little one now
Katie
'Being a new mum, my attention is on the little one now,' says Katie.
'But I'll definitely be going back at some point. My family will be able to look after my son.'
Despite the demands of motherhood, Katie says she's very much still part of the 'lifestyle'.
She and Steffan recently set up a website, Playful Pineapple, aimed at improving the experiences of swingers.
'Playful Pineapple is a destination for people in the lifestyle. The online experience was dated,' says Katie.
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'You get a lot of fake profiles on websites. We want to make it safe, so people know they're talking to a real person, a social networking space for the lifestyle.
'On our website, you've got profiles, what you're looking for in lifestyling, what your travel plans are, where you might be heading. It's a safe environment.'
The logo is an upside down pineapple – a swingers' symbol.
'Upside down pineapple cake, that was the essence of offering, of hospitality, in countries like Hawaii,' says Katie. Now you get necklaces, earrings and so on, to
showcase
the lifestyle.'
Pineapples are used as a secret sign to other prospective swingers.
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At Cap d'Agde, however, there's no need for pineapples or any other secret sign. When you hit the beach, there's not a chance of mistaking what it's all about.
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Cap d'Agde has really opened my eyes. It's crazy, says Katie
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Dreamland is arguably the best seaside theme park in England, thanks to its free entry system that allows you to soak up the fun and just pay for what you want to ride. "Bit of food? you won't go hungry here - Beach Buoys does excellent fish and chips, Pilgrims does amazing NY-style giant pizza slices. "Big Shot serves up very fancy cheese toasties with an excellent bloody mary on the side... there's something for everyone in this town. "Place to rest your head? There are plenty of bouji new boutique hotels and guesthouses, but there are also a few holiday parks within easy distance of the town. "This includes Birchington Vale Holiday Park, that features in The Sun's 9.50 Holidays promotion." Sun Travel found a modern sea view apartment for two adults and two children from £184 per night between 28-29 August on Mumbles, Swansea 15 Mumbles has an impressive pier and is a hit with parents Credit: Alamy Don't just take our word for it when it comes to the best seaside town to take the kids... Steph Powell, a parent blogger from South Wales, has hailed Mumbles as one of the best places for families. Steph said: 'Mumbles is a great day out for all ages. It has a coastal path that is perfect for a stroll, scoot or cycle along the seafront. "Let the little ones stop for a play in the playground, or sit and enjoy an ice cream at Verdi's, before heading down to the pier.' She's got a favourite cafe too, Verdi's. Here, the grown-ups can enjoy a pot of tea for £2.95, or get a coffee from £2.65. They also serve up glasses of wine, beers and cider as well as pizzas and pasta dishes. When the sun's shining make sure to grab an ice cream and choose from 18 flavours and the 12 toppings from shortbread crumble to roasted peanuts and of course, a chocolate flake. Mumbles Head Beach isn't the best place to sunbathe, but there are plenty of rockpools where kids will find crabs and small fish. In the town, families can hop on the Swansea Bay Rider Land Train where you can get great views of Swansea Bay. Hop-on-hop-off family tickets (2 adults and 2 juniors) are £18. A family of four can stay at a hotel in Mumbles at The Mumbles Carlton Hotel from £210 between 28-29 August. For a cheaper stay, head around the bay into Swansea. We found a room at the Holiday Inn Express Swansea East for a family of four on the same dates is £91. Teignmouth, Devon 15 Teignmouth has lots to offer if you're looking for a quieter beach trip Credit: Alamy Sun Travel Reporter Cyann Fielding hails from Devon, so she's got the inside scoop on the best seaside towns. She said: "With the myriad of seaside towns in Devon, some can get forgotten about and I often find this is the case with Teignmouth. "Perhaps trounced by the busy English Riviera towns of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham down the road, Teignmouth has a quieter, more community vibe. "But there is still plenty to do, and it has a great train station in the town centre. "Teignmouth beach itself sits right on the South West Coast Path and is long and sandy. "Growing up, this beach provided many different days out - swimming, dog walking and the ideal lunch spot. "Make sure to head to Devon Fish and Chips in the town, before heading to the beach. The chippy serves generous portions with a medium cod and chips costing around £10. "The beach has a lot of space and often doesn't get crowded, and in the middle it is split by the Grand Pier, which was constructed in the 1860s. "For families, there is also an adventure golf, a large play park and plenty of public toilets. "In the town, you'll find lots of quaint cafes and independent shops - and make sure to grab a Devonshire Yarde Farm ice cream. "But the biggest memory and standout for me, is definitely the long, flat promenade - not only making the beach super accessible but a great spot for rollerblading, bike riding and scooter-ing." There are few hotels in Teignmouth, but plenty in Torquay. A family room at the Seascape Hotel is £90 per night between 28-29 August. Or choose to stay at The Hen's Dens at Orchard Organic Farm with your own tent. A one night stay between 29-30 August is from £30 per night.
