5 best beaches in Brittany
When The Almighty dished out the world’s beaches, Brittany must have been one of the first in the queue. So diverse and impeccably beautiful are the beaches in this region of France that travel critics writing for different publications rarely manage to have the same beach listed in each other’s top ten – such is the diversity and sheer number.
Below is a list of five of Vintage Travel’s best beaches in Brittany but, be warned, you could probably replace them all with another five with ease and justification.
Port Manech near Pont-Avon
A real ‘get away from it all beach’ on a river estuary. On Port Manech there is no noisy passing traffic, just a quiet beach bar serving ice-cold drinks and delicious homemade snacks.
With peace and tranquillity not being so easy to find nowadays, if you have the pleasure of visiting Port Manech, you’ll appreciate why this beach has taken the number one slot of the best beaches in Brittany.
Dinard
Affluent, opulent and classy, the beach at Dinard has nothing crude or vulgar about it. Aristocratic Brits have been coming here since the 19th century. Picasso wandered onto Dinard’s beach and was so impressed by its beauty that he felt compelled to paint it, creating the famous painting, “Baigneuses Sur la Plage”.
In fact there are several superb beaches in Dinard all of which offer the perfect place to laze the day away and drink in the remarkably laid-back Dinard culture.
Lantecoste between Cap Croz and Beg Meil
Being tucked away from the prying eye of the tourist, Lantecoste beach is a tad of a secret and it is its inconspicuousness that makes it so special. Trees protrude into the sand, not only providing shade but also adding a wonderful splash of contrasting colour and texture to the beautiful natural scene at Lantecoste Beach.
Le Sterr at Guilvinec
Despite being a stunning stretch of dazzling white sand, beach Le Sterr at Guilvinec always seems relatively empty. This emptiness against the sand generates a vividly bleak appeal. Also aiding Le Sterr’s appeal is the 307 steps which run up to the Eckmuhl lighthouse.
Plouescat, to the West of Roscoff
Plouescat lies to the West of the town of Roscoff and again is a true ‘get away from it all’ type of beach. Being backed be sand dunes, the beach is fairly sheltered even in strong winds, which can often accompany this exhilarating corner of France.
That’s the best beaches in Brittany taken care of, now how about the best villas in Brittany? Vintage Travel has a great selection to choose from.