Beach
Saint-Guirec Beach
Ploumanac’h / Perros-Guirec · Côtes-d’Armor
In Ploumanac’h, Saint-Guirec is a small sandy beach nestled in pink granite, lifeguarded in season, with a beach club, restaurants, shops, an oratory and direct access to the customs officers’ path.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours to half a day
- Type of place
- A small, iconic family beach in the heart of Ploumanac’h
- Atmosphere
- Iconic, family-friendly, historic and very Pink Granite Coast
- Getting there
- Ploumanac’h, 22700 Perros-Guirec. On foot from the village and the customs officers’ path.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 2/10
- Reduced mobility
- 6/10
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
Saint-Guirec beach lies in the heart of Ploumanac’h, set among pink granite boulders. Despite its modest size, it packs in a lot: swimming, the Saint-Guirec oratory, a chapel, hotels, restaurants, shops and direct access to the customs officers’ path. Swimming is lifeguarded in season, from mid-June to mid-September according to the town, and a beach club welcomes children. Perros-Guirec monitors its water quality daily during the bathing season as part of its quality approach. Dogs are not allowed from 1 April to 30 October, even on a lead. The beach is also non-smoking.
What you will see
- A small sandy beach among the pink granite boulders of Ploumanac’h.
- The Saint-Guirec oratory, standing in the little pink granite bay.
Practical information
- Services
- Beach club, restaurants, shops, lifeguard post in season
- Parking
- Parking can be very tight in July and August and on sunny weekends.
- Pets
- Dogs not allowed from 1 April to 30 October, even on a lead
- Accessibility
- Urban access to the area, but amphibious beach equipment is not confirmed
- Lifeguarded swimming
- From mid-June to mid-September
- With family
- Very suitable
- Water quality
- Assessed daily in season
- Tides
- A strong influence; at low tide, the oratory and rocks are more visible; at high tide, swimming is more immediate and the beach smaller
- Activities
- Swimming, kids’ club, the GR34, photography, the oratory, walking
- Rules
- Non-smoking beach
- Safety
- Follow the lifeguards, do not climb on wet rocks, watch children around the oratory, keep an eye on the rising tide, stay on the paths of the protected natural site
- Photography
- The oratory, the top of the beach, the path to the lighthouse; best light on a clear morning or late in the day
- Ideal for
- Families, lifeguarded swimming, heritage, the GR34, photography, restaurants
- Nearby
- The Ploumanac’h lighthouse, the customs officers’ path, the port of Ploumanac’h, the Maison du Littoral, Île Renote, Perros-Guirec
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.
- Come early to enjoy the site before the crowds.
- Saint-Guirec is a small beach: space shrinks fast at high tide, so keep your things well back and bring little gear.
- For photos, aim for mid-tide around the oratory.
- Wet rocks are very slippery; do not let children climb around the oratory alone.
- The customs officers’ path continues to the lighthouse: an unmissable walk.
- Outside lifeguarded hours, swim at your own risk.
- Avoid the middle of the day on big summer weekends.
Frequently asked questions
Why come to Saint-Guirec Beach?
It is one of the most iconic beaches on the Pink Granite Coast, perfect for combining family swimming, heritage, restaurants and a walk to the Ploumanac’h lighthouse.
What kind of beach is it?
A small, iconic family beach in the heart of Ploumanac’h.
How much time should I allow?
2 hours to half a day.
How do I get to the beach?
On foot from Ploumanac’h village and the customs officers’ path.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Yes, from mid-June to mid-September.
Is it a family beach?
Yes, very suitable for families.
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Photographs: Dweller1 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Service communication de Perros-Guirec · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · W. Bulach · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons