Plage du Coz-Pors, Trégastel: beach in Brittany

In Trégastel, Coz-Pors is a spectacular beach surrounded by pink granite boulders such as the Dé, the Tas de Crêpes and the Sorcière, lifeguarded in July and August and equipped with a Hippocampe beach wheelchair.

Suggested time: 3 hours to a full day
Type of place: Iconic Trégastel beach surrounded by chaotic pink granite boulders
Atmosphere: Spectacular, family-friendly, rocky and touristy
Getting there: Coz-Pors, 22730 Trégastel.

Who this place suits

With family: 10/10
As a couple: 10/10
With friends: 9/10
Solo: 9/10
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

Coz-Pors is one of the iconic beaches of the Pink Granite Coast. It is surrounded by boulders with famous shapes, such as the Dé (the Die), the Tas de Crêpes (the Pile of Pancakes) and the Sorcière (the Witch). The town confirms that Coz-Pors and the Grève Blanche are lifeguarded in July and August. A Hippocampe beach wheelchair is available at the Coz-Pors SNSM post. Dogs are allowed from 1 October to 30 April and banned from 1 May to 30 September.

What you will see

Pink granite all around.
Famous boulders: the Dé, the Tas de Crêpes and the Sorcière.

Practical information

Getting there: Coz-Pors, 22730 Trégastel
Services: First aid post, Hippocampe beach wheelchair, restaurants nearby
Parking: Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
Pets: Allowed from 1 October to 30 April, banned from 1 May to 30 September
Accessibility: Hippocampe beach wheelchair available at the SNSM post
Swimming: Lifeguarded in July and August
Tides: Strong influence
Activities: Swimming, photography, walking, exploring the rocks
Best time: Dusk, especially at low or mid tide
Nearby: The marine aquarium, the Île Renote, Ploumanac’h, the Grève Blanche

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.
Ask for the Hippocampe at the SNSM post.
Take care on wet rocks.
Photograph the boulders at mid tide.
Combine the beach with the Île Renote.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beach is it?

An iconic Trégastel beach surrounded by chaotic pink granite boulders.

Why come here?

Trégastel’s most iconic beach, perfect for families, photography and discovering the pink granite boulders, with lifeguards in summer.

How much time should I allow?

3 hours to a full day.

What is the atmosphere like?

Spectacular, family-friendly, rocky and touristy.

Is swimming lifeguarded?

Yes, in July and August.

What part does the tide play?

A big one: the tide strongly changes the beach.

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Photographs: Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Thérèse Gaigé · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons