Beach
Plage de Port-Blanc
Penvénan · Côtes-d’Armor
In Penvénan, Port-Blanc combines a small beach, a drying harbour, an archipelago of islets, a water sports centre, the GR34 and remarkable sea views, with a typical village feel on the Côte des Ajoncs.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 30 to a full day
- Type of place
- Family harbour beach in an archipelago of islets, geared to sailing and kayaking
- Atmosphere
- Maritime, family-friendly, picturesque and island-like
- Getting there
- Port-Blanc, 22710 Penvénan. Access via the village, the harbour and the different beach areas.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 8/10
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
Port-Blanc is one of Penvénan’s most characteristic maritime sites. The harbour nestles in an archipelago of islets that naturally shelters it from the swell and creates a particularly good stretch of water for sailing and kayaking. The area includes several small beaches and coves, including Roc’hanig and the Plage du Voleur, which is why local names can vary with the access point. Roc’hanig beach is the most family-friendly, with fine sand, pleasant swimming especially at high tide, parking, toilets and a Hippocampe beach wheelchair. The Port-Blanc water sports centre offers sailing and kayaking in a sheltered setting suited to different levels. The GR34 runs along the coast, and the Port-Blanc trail, about 7 km and 2 hours, takes in the chapel of Notre-Dame, the Sentinelle rock, the Launay marsh and the Île aux Femmes. Dogs are allowed from 16 September to 14 June and banned from 15 June to 15 September.
What you will see
- Several small beaches and coves, including Roc’hanig and the Plage du Voleur.
- An archipelago of islets.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Port-Blanc, 22710 Penvénan; access via the village, the harbour and the different beach areas
- Services
- Toilets, parking, Port-Blanc water sports centre, restaurants in the village, Hippocampe beach wheelchair at Roc’hanig
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Allowed from 16 September to 14 June; banned from 15 June to 15 September
- Accessibility
- Good at some access points
- Lifeguarded swimming
- Varies with the area; do not assume all of Port-Blanc is lifeguarded
- With family
- Roc’hanig is especially suitable, above all at high tide
- Tides
- Very strong influence; at low tide, the harbour dries out and the islets and foreshore dominate; at high tide, swimming is easier at Roc’hanig
- Activities
- Swimming, sailing, kayaking, the GR34, photography, hiking, exploring the harbour
- Safety
- Know exactly which beach or cove you are at, do not confuse the harbour area with the swimming area, respect the moorings and channels, watch the tide around the islets, follow the water sports centre’s instructions
- Best time
- With family, high tide; depending on the water sports centre’s times; for calm, early morning; for photos, late afternoon
- Photography
- The Sentinelle rock, Roc’hanig, the heights of the Port-Blanc trail; clear morning or late afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, kayaking, sailing, the GR34, photography, maritime heritage
- Nearby
- The chapel of Notre-Dame de Port-Blanc, the Sentinelle rock, the Île aux Femmes, Buguélès, the Launay marsh, 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.
Show 7 more tipsHide
- 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.
- Choose Roc’hanig beach at high tide with children.
- Follow the 7 km Port-Blanc trail to the Sentinelle rock and the chapel.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Family harbour beach in an archipelago of islets, geared to sailing and kayaking.
Why come here?
A place for swimming and maritime discovery more than a simple beach, ideal for combining kayaking, sailing, a walk on the GR34, Port-Blanc’s heritage and the view over the islets.
How much time should I allow?
2 h 30 to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Maritime, family-friendly, picturesque and island-like.
Which beach is best for families?
Roc’hanig, with fine sand and easy swimming at high tide.
Can I go kayaking or sailing?
Yes, with the Port-Blanc water sports centre, in a sheltered setting.
Stay in Penvénan
Places to stay that are still available, with current prices, compared across the main booking platforms.
Partner link: a booking made from this map may earn us a commission, at no extra cost to you.
Read in the journal
- RankingThe most beautiful beaches in Côtes-d’ArmorSaint-Guirec and Trestraou in Perros-Guirec, Coz-Pors, the Plage Bonaparte, Val-André and Cap d’Erquy: our selection of the most beautiful beaches in Côtes-d’Armor.
- DepartmentWhat to do in Côtes-d’ArmorThe Pink Granite Coast, Cap Fréhel, Bréhat: the most photographed department in Brittany, and what you really see there.
- ChristmasWhat to do in Côtes-d’Armor during the Christmas holidaysDinan in winter, scallops, the birds of the bay and Cap Fréhel in the wind: our ideas for the 2026 Christmas holidays in Côtes-d’Armor.
Traveller reviews
Nobody has reviewed this place yet.
Photographs: Auteur inconnu · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · Superbass · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Pymouss · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons