Plage des Amiets, Cléder: beach in Brittany

In Cléder, Les Amiets offers a vast beach of white sand, clear water, granite boulders and a very natural atmosphere, with strong appeal for families and landscape lovers.

Suggested time: 3 hours to a full day
Type of place: Large white sandy beach, an icon of the Côte des Sables
Atmosphere: Luminous, family-friendly, wild and very photogenic
Getting there: Les Amiets, 29233 Cléder.

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: 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

Les Amiets beach is one of the great seaside landscapes of Cléder. It unrolls a long ribbon of very pale sand dotted with granite boulders, in an open and luminous setting. The area is particularly popular with families and photographers, especially at low tide when the foreshore widens considerably. Services and lifeguard cover vary with the season, so check the local signs before swimming. The Cléder coast remains sensitive to tides, wind and changes in swell.

What you will see

White sand.
A very wide beach.
Granite boulders.
On the Côte des Sables.

Practical information

Getting there: Les Amiets, 29233 Cléder
Services: Car parks, beach access, seasonal services that vary
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: Varies depending on the access point
Lifeguarded swimming: Check lifeguard cover and the first-aid post for the season
Tides: A very strong tidal influence
Activities: Swimming, walking, photography, beach games
Best time: A clear day at a rising tide; late afternoon in summer
Nearby: Cléder, Kerfissien, Plouescat, Roscoff

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 at low tide for the great views.
Check the tide times every time.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of beach is it?

Large white sandy beach, an icon of the Côte des Sables.

Why come here?

One of the most photogenic beaches in northern Finistère, ideal for a family day, walking, beach games and photography in a setting of very pale sand.

How much time should I allow?

3 hours to a full day.

What is the atmosphere like?

Luminous, family-friendly, wild and very photogenic.

Is swimming lifeguarded?

Check lifeguard cover and the first-aid post for the season.

What part does the tide play?

A very big one: the beach changes completely with the tide.

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