Beach
Plage de Kermabec
Tréguennec · Finistère
In Tréguennec, Kermabec is the town’s only beach: about 3 km of west-facing fine sand, dunes, a shingle bank, ponds and one of the wildest settings in the Pays Bigouden.
- Suggested time
- 2 to 5 hours, a full day possible with a hike and the Maison de la Baie
- Type of place
- Huge wild beach on the bay of Audierne, ideal for board sports
- Atmosphere
- Wild, oceanic, nature-focused and wide open
- Getting there
- Plage de Kermabec, 29720 Tréguennec. Reachable on foot or by bike, with road access and parking set back from the dunes.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 6/10
- As a couple
- 10/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 10/10
- With a dog
- 2/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
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
Kermabec is Tréguennec’s only beach and one of the great wild beaches of the bay of Audierne. It stretches for about three kilometres of fine sand, facing due west, between the beaches of Tronoën to the south and those of Tréogat and Plovan to the north. Behind the beach, the Ero Vili shingle bank, the dunes and the ponds of Saint-Vio and Trunvel form a remarkable natural area, closely monitored by the Conservatoire du littoral and popular with birdwatchers. The beach is very popular for board sports thanks to its exposure to wind and swell. Information on lifeguard cover varies: do not count on a lifeguard without checking locally.
What you will see
- About 3 km long.
- Faces due west.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Plage de Kermabec, 29720 Tréguennec; reachable on foot or by bike, with road access and parking set back from the dunes
- Services
- Toilets, parking set back from the coast
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- In 2026, the site was listed as closed to animals; check the local rules and signs
- Accessibility
- Equipped site; check the exact level of access
- Lifeguarded swimming
- Information varies: do not count on a lifeguard without checking locally
- Water quality
- Monitored from 15 June to 15 September 2026
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a huge foreshore, ideal for walking and some board sports; at high tide, the swell comes closer to the dunes
- Length
- About 3 km
- Orientation
- Due west
- Activities
- Surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing within the rules, hiking, cycling, photography, birdwatching
- Safety
- A beach open to the Atlantic swell, do not count on a lifeguard without checking locally, respect the dunes and the shingle bank, keep away from nesting birds, avoid swimming in rough seas or visible currents
- Best time
- Depending on wind and swell; for walking, low tide, early morning; for calm, outside high season
- Photography
- The shingle bank, the top of the dunes from the paths, the long view of the beach towards La Torche; late afternoon
- Ideal for
- Board sports, walking, photography, birdwatching, wide open spaces, hiking
- Nearby
- The Maison de la Baie d’Audierne, the Saint-Vio pond, the Trunvel pond, the old shingle-crushing factory
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.
- Bring binoculars for the birds on the ponds.
- Check the wind and swell before swimming.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Huge wild beach on the bay of Audierne, ideal for board sports.
Why come here?
A beach of wide open spaces, best for walking, board sports, photography and nature watching, with exceptional dunes and birdlife.
How much time should I allow?
2 to 5 hours, a full day possible with a hike and the Maison de la Baie.
What is the atmosphere like?
Wild, oceanic, nature-focused and wide open.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Information varies: do not count on a lifeguard without checking locally.
Is it a good spot for board sports?
Yes, it is very popular for surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
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