Beach
Plage de l’Anse du Croc
Fréhel · Côtes-d’Armor
In Pléhérel-Plage, the Anse du Croc unrolls about 800 m of fine sand in front of a vast dune system, with a view of Cap Fréhel, lifeguarded swimming in summer, a Tiralo and direct access to the GR34.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- A crescent beach lined with dunes, facing Cap Fréhel
- Atmosphere
- Dune-backed, family-friendly, panoramic and very Côte d’Émeraude
- Getting there
- Pléhérel-Plage, 22240 Fréhel. Access via the D34, free car parks and bus 202 in July and August.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 9/10
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About
The Anse du Croc is one of the most beautiful beaches in Fréhel. About 800 metres long and forming a wide crescent of sand, it lies at the foot of a large dune area with a spectacular view towards Cap Fréhel. The beach is lifeguarded in summer and has a first-aid post and a Tiralo for people with reduced mobility. There are toilets and a picnic area. In July and August, bus line 202 serves the area from Saint-Brieuc, Erquy or Saint-Cast. The GR34 passes right by: about 6.5 km lead to Cap Fréhel and 5 km to Sables-d’Or-les-Pins. A seasonal beach hut on the sand offers drinks and snacks. Dogs and horses are banned from the beach from 1 May to 30 September, between 9 am and 9 pm.
What you will see
- About 800 m of fine sand in a crescent.
- A view of Cap Fréhel.
- A seasonal beach hut for drinks and snacks.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Pléhérel-Plage, 22240 Fréhel; access via the D34, free car parks and bus 202 in July and August
- Services
- First-aid post, toilets, free parking, picnic area
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Dogs and horses banned from 1 May to 30 September, 9 am to 9 pm
- Accessibility
- Good wheelchair access, Tiralo
- Lifeguarded swimming
- Lifeguarded in summer
- With family
- Very well suited in the lifeguarded zone
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a wide stretch of sand for walking; at high tide, swimming is closer
- Length
- About 800 m
- Activities
- Swimming, GR34, picnics, photography, beach games, walking
- Safety
- Stay off the dunes and on the paths, follow the first-aid post’s instructions, watch children, check the sea conditions before water sports
- Best time
- With family, during summer lifeguard cover; for photos, sunset; for calm, early morning, spring and September
- Photography
- The top of the dunes from authorised paths, the western end of the cove, the GR34 towards Cap Fréhel; late-afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, lifeguarded swimming, GR34, photography, picnics, sunsets
- Nearby
- Cap Fréhel, Sables-d’Or-les-Pins, Pléhérel-Plage, Fort La Latte, the Grèves d’en Bas, the GR34
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 the GR34 to Cap Fréhel (about 6.5 km).
- Stay for the sunset over the headland.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
A crescent beach lined with dunes, facing Cap Fréhel.
Why come here?
A very complete natural beach, perfect for combining family swimming, a walk to Cap Fréhel, sunsets and a quiet stay in an unspoilt dune setting.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Dune-backed, family-friendly, panoramic and very Côte d’Émeraude.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Yes, in summer, with a first-aid post.
Are dogs allowed?
Not from 1 May to 30 September, between 9 am and 9 pm.
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