The beautiful coasts of Brittany
The region of Brittany is home to some of France’s most beautiful coastlines from the emerald seas around Dinard in the north, to the Pink Granite coast with its chaotic rocky formations. Rosie Khdir takes a trip to the Brittany beaches…
The Brittany peninsula has the longest coastline in France, so it makes sense that it should also have some of the prettiest beaches.
The scene at Cap Fréhel, in Côtes d’Armor, northern Brittany is a dramatic one, with waves, foaming at the lips crashing against the jagged cliffs; it truly is any painter’s dream. The Emerald coast, as it often referred to, gets its name from the colour of its surrounding waters as well as the greenery coating its cliff sides.
The waters between Trébeurden and Perros-Guirec, also known as the Pink Granite coast, consists of an impressive mass of pink rock, hence the name. The beaches at Larmour and off the Quiberon peninsula are far calmer and seem more suited to a more tropical climate.
They feature secluded coves covered in soft yellow sand and clear turquoise waters comparable to those in the Caribbean, though maybe not as warm at this time of the year.
Each part of the coastline is unique and the 1300km of walking paths will take you on a journey through some very different landscapes. The coasts are however most easily accessible by car, so that is good news for P&O Ferries’ car passengers!
These stunning beaches are but a five hour drive from Calais, and there are plenty of places to stay and activities to occupy all the family in the surrounding towns. Visit the official Brittany tourism website for further information.
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