Used by the American troops during the D-Day landings of 1944, Omaha beach is located 6km west of the town of Arromanches. A museum dedicated to the D-day landings can be found in the adjacent village and you can visit the American war cemeteries where many soldiers now rest. However, present-day Omaha has much more to offer than painful memories of the past. Today Omaha Beach and its crystal clear waters attract sunbathers and swimmers, both young and old and the adjacent landscape is dotted with holiday cottages. Its surrounding areas and nearby towns offer excitement, culture, great...