The best beaches in Brittany

It's located in the northern part of Brittany in immediate proximity to the city of Saint-Malo, a major tourist center in France. This popular resort attracts many tourists not only with its endless sandy beaches and famous thalassotherapy center, but also with the unique centuries-old history of these places. The city is surrounded by an ancient fortress that served as a safe haven for pirates who controlled the English Channel in the Middle Ages. And thanks to a large seaport, the west coast of France is connected with England, Ireland and Spain by ferry. Saint-Malo is visited by more than two million people annually.

It's located in the western part of Brittany on the Crozon peninsula. One of the most picturesque beaches in the Finister department. The resort village of Morgat, which was an unremarkable fishing village two centuries ago, is located in close proximity to it. At the end of the 19th century a balneological resort was organized here, which became a favorite place of rest of the French elite. Nowadays the town still attracts tourists with its developed infrastructure, convenient harbor for yachts and beautiful beaches.

It is located in the south-western part of Brittany, next to the resort village of Benodet at the mouth of the river Odet. Flowing into the sea, the river forms a wide bay protected from strong winds and cold Atlantic currents. This has created a unique microclimate that attracts a lot of tourists to these places. The yachtsmen took a liking of always calm waters of the and organized here the biggest marina in Finister.

It is located in the southern part of Bretagne in Morbihan province. Damgan is a main city beach of the resort settlement of the same name and annually attracts a lot of tourists with soft white sand, endless sea spaces and scenic surroundings. Nearby, the full-flowing Penerf River flows around the village from the northwest and into the sea, forming an impressive bay of fantastic beauty.

It is located in the northern part of Bretagne in the department of Côtes-d'Armor. Nearby is the village of Plerin, which is connected to the main cities of the region and the capital of the department of Saint-Brieuc by regular bus service.

It is located in the department of Morbihan in the immediate vicinity of the southern border of Bretagne. There is a resort village of Penestina in the vicinity of the beach, famous not only for its scenic golden cliffs surrounding the village from the sea, but also for its unique mine, where gold mining was active in the XIX century.

It is located in the southwest of Brittany in the department of Finister. It is one of the top five European surf beaches. The highest level international competitions are often held here, such as, for example, the French Cup or the European Championship. With its northern edge, La Torche (translated from French as "torch") rests against a spit protruding into the sea, on which the remains of ancient dolmens have survived till this days. It is not safe to be here during strong winds and seasonal storms, as the local police are watching closely.

Ecluse is the main beach of French southern resort town of Dinard. It is located in the northwest of the city, at the confluence of the Rance River into the English Channel. There is a specious promenade to the Ecluse Beach, and on both sides it is surrounded by beautiful buildings (mostly casinos) and stylish villas. Ecluse is a great place to rest at the weekend, where you can enjoy the sun and sand without leaving the bosom of civilization.

Cap-Coz is a long sandy strip on the southern coast of the Bretagne Peninsula in Fouesnant. It is a popular beach that attract many tourists and lovers of yachting and other water sports during the high season.

Caroual is a wide and sandy beach in the town of Erquy, on the north coast of the Bretagne Peninsula. It vast territory attracts many tourists every year and offers a wide range of entertainment, from sunbathing to various sports activities.

La Banche is a wide beach in the town of Binic on the northern coast of Bretagne, separated from the large harbor. On this sandy beachline you can easily forget about daily worries, rest and unwind in body and soul. La Banche is the best proof that the sun does not leave France even on its northern coast.

Trestraou Beach in Perros Guirec on the northern coast of Bretagne offers its guests ideal conditions for vacation: the wide sandy beachline attracts with its clean sand, sky blue water, developed infrastructure and strong waves and winds, making Trestraou a favorite destination for surfing enthusiasts.

One of the best beaches in the vicinity of Kemper is Le Sterr Penmarc’h, which is located near the fishing port of Kerity on the southern coast of Bretagne. This beach attracts the attention of surfers and lovers of sailing, because it provides all the conditions for riding on the waves.

On the northern coast of Bretagne, in northwest France, 1 km from the center of Perros Guirec is the scenic beach of Trestrignel, which annually attracts tourists from different countries and cities. The beach provides all conditions for a comfortable stay and a great time outdoors.

Herlin Beach, in the south of Bell Ile, which is located south of Bretagne, is a real gem of northern France. The modest sandy area is located among green hills and gray rock formations bordering the saturated blue sea. Herlin is a great opportunity to be secluded in nature, where the atmosphere of Celtic tales regns.