Farniente on the beaches of Erquy

Published on July 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm

The Breton commune of Erquy is blessed with no fewer than 8 different beaches! Iodised air, sandy coves, a day at the beach in Erquy is synonymous with wonderful times ahead! Depending on your interests, you'll always find a beach to suit you! You can choose from a wild beach nestling between rocky peaks, hidden from view. But you'll also find serviced beaches located close to residential areas, with all the comforts and leisure activities that summer visitors expect. So make sure you allow plenty of time to explore all the beaches of Erquy!

Le Guen beach in Erquy

Summary

Erquy beaches from west to east
Where to stay near the beaches of Erquy?

Erquy beaches from west to east

The municipality of Erquy borders a large stretch of coastline.

You'll find a wide variety of seascapes. The most remarkable feature is the large number of sandy beaches! Starting in the western part of the commune, you'll find the beach at Saint-Pabu, a beautiful stretch of coastline between the hill and the English Channel. Note that the beach is closed to animals from 15 May to 15 September Next, you'll head off to the sandy beach of Caroual, one of the most beautiful in the resort. With its long ribbon of fine sand, it's ideal for the whole family to enjoy. What's more, the beach is supervised during the summer season. The beach is a lively place in summer, where you can enjoy a wide range of water sports and activities.

The Plage du Centre, as its name suggests, is at the heart of the Erquy resort, just before the fishing port. From the Plage du Centre, head up towards the beaches of Cap d'Erquy, before reaching the remarkable wild beaches of Lourtuais, Portuais, Guen and Lanruen. Finally, there are the fine sandy beaches of Saint-Michel and Les Montiers, near the islet of Saint-Michel, to the east of the resort of Erquy. Saint-Michel provides access on foot to the islet of Saint-Michel (only at low tide).

The fine sand of Erquy's beaches, a traveler's dream

A day at Caroual beach in Erquy

Here you can easily spend the day with the family, swimming, water sports and relaxing on the sand. Further south on the beach you'll find La Mascotte Fun Park. This giant playground is a must for children, with giant slides, trampolines and other thrilling activities! Finally, for joggers, there's the Erquy Caroual walkway, which runs along part of Caroual beach.

Where to stay near the beaches of Erquy?

⭐ Résidence Beauregard - Studio for 2 people 184

The location of this rental, 50 m to the beach remains clearly the strong point of the accommodation. With its area of 27 m², the flat can accommodate two adults. It is located on the fourth and top floor of a building. There is a fully equipped kitchenette with fridge and microwave, as well as free Wi-Fi access. Please note that there is no private parking. However, free parking is available nearby.

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⏰ When should you visit the beaches of Erquy?

The beautiful urban and wild beaches of this stretch of coastline in Brittany can be explored all year round, as it never gets very cold here. The oceanic climate is pleasant all year round, but the most pleasant time of year is of course summer, with its beautiful sunny days and lively beaches.

The magnificent wild and protected beach of Lourtuais in Erquy

🚌 How do you get to Erquy and its beautiful beaches?

The nearest SNCF train station to Erquy's beaches is Saint-Brieuc. From Paris, several TGV trains run to Saint-Brieuc every day of the year. By car, Erquy is around 450 kilometres from Paris.

It takes just over 4 hours to get there (4 hours 20 minutes to be exact) via the A11 motorway, then the A81 motorway and finally the N157, N12 and D34 roads. Rennes-Saint Jacques airport is around 100 kilometres from Cap d'Erquy. Several of France's major cities are linked by air to Brittany's capital! From the centre of the resort of Erquy, the various beaches are signposted. Some are wilder and require access on foot.

🚗 Where can I park near the Erquy beaches?

There is a free car park near rue Plaine Garenne. From this car park you can reach the wild beaches to the north-east of the town. As for the beaches in the centre of Erquy, the best place to park is in the town or right next to the beaches, but check that there are no chargeable spaces, which can be the case in summer.

by Editorial Team

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