Beach
Plage de Trestel
Trévou-Tréguignec · Côtes-d’Armor
In Trévou-Tréguignec, Trestel is a large and lively beach of fine sand, popular for swimming, surfing, beach volleyball, summer events and improved wheelchair access.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Large family and sporty beach, very lively in summer
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, sporty, lively and friendly
- Getting there
- Trestel, 22660 Trévou-Tréguignec. Direct access from the seafront.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 8/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 8/10
- With a dog
- 4/10
- Reduced mobility
- 9/10
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
Trestel is the seaside heart of Trévou-Tréguignec. A large north-facing beach of fine sand, it hosts much of the town’s summer life: sports, beach volleyball, yoga, events and places to eat fill the season. The town has also improved its wheelchair access facilities here. Trestel is known as a surf beach too, depending on the swell. The town puts a strong focus on drowning prevention and on keeping the coast clean. The area has several restaurants and a seasonal tourist information office.
What you will see
- A large beach of fine sand.
- The Trestel seafront.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Trestel, 22660 Trévou-Tréguignec; direct access from the seafront
- Services
- Several restaurants and brasseries, seasonal tourist information office
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Dog rules vary by town and season; check the municipal order or the signs at the beach entrance.
- Accessibility
- Specific facilities announced by the town
- With family
- Very well suited when the lifeguarded zone is open
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a wide stretch of sand; at high tide, swimming is closer
- Activities
- Swimming, surfing, beach volleyball, yoga, events, walking
- Safety
- Follow the summer prevention advice, check the flag before swimming, respect the sports zones, watch children, avoid areas of piled-up seaweed if there is a local alert
- Best time
- With family, during summer lifeguard cover; for calm, early morning; for photos, late afternoon
- Photography
- The seafront, the top of the beach, the rocky sides; late-afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, surfing, beach volleyball, events, people with reduced mobility, a full day
- Nearby
- Royau, Port l’Épine, Perros-Guirec, Trélévern, the Pink Granite Coast
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.
- Check the flag before swimming.
- Contact the town hall for details of the wheelchair equipment before a dedicated trip.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Large family and sporty beach, very lively in summer.
Why come here?
Trévou-Tréguignec’s main beach, ideal for families and sport, with plenty going on in summer and particular attention to accessibility.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Family-friendly, sporty, lively and friendly.
Can you surf at Trestel?
Yes, depending on the swell.
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Photographs: Thérèse Gaigé · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons