Beach
Plage du Palus
Plouha · Côtes-d’Armor
Between Plouha and Tréveneuc, Le Palus is a pebble beach at the foot of the cliffs, with nearby parking, children’s games, a sports net, cafés and restaurants, drinking water, toilets and summer lifeguards according to a yearly calendar.
- Suggested time
- 2 h 30 to a full day
- Type of place
- Pebble beach at the foot of the Plouha cliffs, family-friendly and lifeguarded in season
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, mineral, friendly and spectacular
- Getting there
- Le Palus, 22580 Plouha. Parking close to the beach and direct access to the GR34.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 7/10
- Reduced mobility
- 7/10
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About
Le Palus beach lies north of Plouha, on the border with Tréveneuc, at the foot of the coast’s high cliffs. Its pebbles give it an identity very different from the neighbouring sandy beaches. The site is still very family-friendly, with parking close by, games for little ones, a net court for older children and several cafés and restaurants with terraces. The GR34 starts right here and quickly takes you up onto the cliffs. The beach is lifeguarded in season, according to a yearly calendar. Dogs are banned from 15 June to 15 September between 10 am and 8 pm. The site has drinking water, toilets and parking.
What you will see
- A pebble beach.
- At the foot of the Plouha cliffs.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Le Palus, 22580 Plouha; parking close to the beach and direct access to the GR34
- Services
- Parking, children’s games, drinking water, toilets
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- From 15 June to 15 September, dogs banned from 10 am to 8 pm; otherwise access according to local rules
- Accessibility
- Easy road access, but walking on pebbles is difficult
- Lifeguarded swimming
- Lifeguarded in season, according to a yearly calendar
- With family
- Suitable while lifeguards are on duty
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a wider foreshore below the pebbles; at high tide, the sea comes closer to the top of the beach
- Activities
- Swimming, the GR34, children’s games, net sports, restaurants, photography
- Safety
- Check the year’s lifeguard calendar, unstable pebbles underfoot, keep away from unstable cliffs, watch children near the water, respect the sea conditions
- Best time
- With family, during the year’s lifeguard period; with a dog, before 10 am or after 8 pm in summer; for walking, morning or late afternoon; for photos, from the GR34
- Photography
- The GR34 above the beach, the top of the beach facing the cliffs, the sea-view terraces; late afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, the GR34, restaurants, games, photography, swimming in season
- Nearby
- The Plouha cliffs, the port of Gwin Zegal, the Pointe de Plouha, Bréhec, Tréveneuc, 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.
- Wear beach shoes: the pebbles are hard on bare feet.
- Check the lifeguard dates for the current year before you come.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Pebble beach at the foot of the Plouha cliffs, family-friendly and lifeguarded in season.
Why come here?
Plouha’s handy beach for a family outing at the foot of Brittany’s highest cliffs, with food and games, direct access to the GR34 and a very different feel from the sandy beaches.
How much time should I allow?
2 h 30 to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Family-friendly, mineral, friendly and spectacular.
Is the beach lifeguarded?
Yes, in season, according to a yearly calendar.
Are dogs allowed?
From 15 June to 15 September, not between 10 am and 8 pm.
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