Beach
Plage de Port-Blanc
Dinard / Saint-Lunaire · Ille-et-Vilaine
At the western end of Dinard, Port-Blanc is a north-facing fine sandy beach, wilder than the central beaches, lifeguarded in July and August and equipped for wheelchair users with a Tiralo, a path, a shower, drinking water and toilets.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Dinard’s wilder family beach, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, natural, accessible and wilder than central Dinard
- Getting there
- Plage de Port-Blanc, 35800 Dinard. Free parking on Rue du Sergent Boulanger. BreizhGo line 516, Port Blanc stop, about 600 m.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 10/10
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About
Port-Blanc is the last beach in Dinard before Saint-Lunaire. Wilder than the central beaches, it is still very well equipped. Swimming is lifeguarded in July and August. The beach faces north, and its water quality was rated excellent by the Ministry of Health in 2025. Unlike Le Prieuré, swimming is possible at both high and low tide. The 2026 accessibility scheme includes disabled parking, a shower, adapted toilets, an access mat, a Tiralo, a first-aid post and an adapted changing tent. A path makes it easier to reach the sea. The Port-Blanc campsite is right next to it. Pets are only allowed from 16 September to 14 June.
What you will see
- A fine sandy beach.
- Faces north.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Plage de Port-Blanc, 35800 Dinard; free parking on Rue du Sergent Boulanger; BreizhGo line 516, Port Blanc stop, about 600 m
- Services
- Free parking, showers, drinking water, toilets, first-aid post, Port-Blanc campsite nearby
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Allowed only from 16 September to 14 June
- Accessibility
- Excellent
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In July and August; in Dinard, lifeguard hours are generally 11 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm
- With family
- Very well suited
- Water quality
- Excellent
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, swimming is still possible but the water is further away; at high tide, swimming is closer
- Orientation
- North
- Activities
- Swimming, relaxing, walking, photography, beach games
- Safety
- Follow the flags, use the wheelchair paths without blocking them, watch children even though swimming is possible at any tide, bring a windproof jacket as the beach faces north, respect any water sports zones
- Best time
- With family, in July and August during lifeguard hours; in a wheelchair, while the first-aid post is open; for calm, the morning; for photos, late afternoon
- Photography
- The top of the beach, the rocky ends, the coastal path; late-afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, people with reduced mobility, lifeguarded swimming, a full day, camping, walking
- Nearby
- Saint-Lunaire, Saint-Enogat beach, the Pointe du Décollé, Dinard, the Clair de Lune promenade, the Port-Blanc campsite
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 at the first-aid post for the Tiralo.
- Bring a windproof jacket: the beach faces north.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Dinard’s wilder family beach, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible.
Why come here?
A complete beach for those who want Dinard’s facilities without the very urban feel of L’Écluse, with swimming at high and low tide and a campsite right behind.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Family-friendly, natural, accessible and wilder than central Dinard.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Yes, in July and August.
Can I swim at low tide?
Yes, swimming is possible at both high and low tide.
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