But the Camargue isn't just a remote haven for wildlife; despite the dearth of villages inland there are modern resorts along the coast, including the bustling Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer with its long, sandy beaches, docking facilities for yachts, and good windsurfing ' there's even a speed canal that allows surfers to reach world-record speeds.
A speed canal lets surfers go really fast.