Plage de Caroual, Erquy: beach in Brittany

In Erquy, Caroual unrolls more than two kilometres of fine sand close to the town centre, with lifeguarded swimming in July and August, a first-aid post, showers, drinking water, volleyball, sand yachting, kitesurfing and three Tiralos.

Suggested time: 3 hours to a full day
Type of place: Very large family beach of fine sand, lifeguarded and sporty
Atmosphere: Family-friendly, sporty, vast and very accessible
Getting there: Caroual Village, 22430 Erquy. Easy road access from Erquy.

Who this place suits

With family: 10/10
As a couple: 9/10
With friends: 10/10
Solo: 9/10
With a dog: 1/10
Reduced mobility: 10/10

These scores are calculated from what the page records: official rating, facilities, difficulty, duration and location. They are a guide, not a substitute for contacting the venue, especially about accessibility.

About

Caroual is Erquy’s big family beach. It stretches for just over two kilometres of fine sand and almost joins Saint-Pabu at low tide, creating a very long walk along the shore. Swimming is lifeguarded in July and August, and the beach has a first-aid post, showers, toilets and a drinking water point. Caroual is also a very sporty beach, with volleyball, sand yachting, windsurfing and kitesurfing in the regulated zones. Three Tiralos are available at the first-aid post during its opening hours. In 2026, official monitoring confirmed a lifeguarded, equipped, wheelchair-accessible site closed to animals. Most of the 2026 water samples were rated good, with one average result on 16 June. Animals are banned from the beach from 15 May to 15 September.

What you will see

More than 2 km of fine sand.
Lifeguards in July and August.

Practical information

Getting there: Caroual Village, 22430 Erquy; easy road access from Erquy
Services: First-aid post, showers, toilets, drinking water
Parking: Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
Pets: Banned from 15 May to 15 September
Accessibility: Very good, with 3 Tiralos at the first-aid post
Lifeguarded swimming: In July and August
Activities: Swimming, volleyball, sand yachting, windsurfing, kitesurfing, walking, beach games
Best time: Low tide for walking and sand yachting; rising tide for swimming
Nearby: Erquy harbour, Cap d’Erquy, Saint-Pabu, the Plage du Centre, the Lacs Bleus, the centre of Erquy

Tips on the spot

Check the tide times before you go, and download them for offline use.
Check the marine weather, swell and wind.
Read the signs at the entrance and respect the flags and instructions.
Choose the lifeguarded area when there is one, and do not overestimate your swimming level.
Watch children at all times, and set a family meeting point.

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Check the water quality in season, and do not swim if there is a ban.
Arrive early in July and August; June and September are quieter.
Use sun cream even when the sky is hazy, and keep a windproof layer.
Respect the dunes and vegetation, and take all your litter home.
If in doubt about conditions, do not swim.
Walk to Saint-Pabu at low tide.
Ask at the first-aid post for one of the three Tiralos.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beach is it?

Very large family beach of fine sand, lifeguarded and sporty.

Why come here?

Erquy’s big family beach, large enough to combine swimming, games, beach sports and long walks, with a level of equipment rare on this part of the coast.

How much time should I allow?

3 hours to a full day.

What is the atmosphere like?

Family-friendly, sporty, vast and very accessible.

Is swimming lifeguarded?

Yes, in July and August.

Are dogs allowed?

No, animals are banned from 15 May to 15 September.

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Photographs: Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Erwan Corre · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons