Best beaches

PLAGE DE BON-SECOURS Accessed via the ramparts of Saint-Malo’s old town, this popular beach has a tidal swimming pool so you can have a dip even when the tide is way out. If it is, walk out to the island of Grand-Bé to admire its fort.

PLAGE DU PRIEURÉ

With its striped beach tents, Dinard’s main beach can get crowded. Its second beach is a quieter as it’s a little further from town. Here, you’ll find a tidal pool and a brilliant view of Saint-Malo across the bay.

PLAGE DE LONGCHAMP This broad, golden-sand beach outside Saint-Lunaire has medium-sized waves, making it a great spot for novice surfers. Book lessons with Emeraude Surf School. emeraudesurfschool.bzh

GRANDE PLAGE

The sleepy seaside town of Saint-Cast-le-Guildo’s calling card is this vast swathe of sand, offering ample space to spread out on and enjoy the peaceful setting. Make sure to bring your own picnic.

ANSE DU CROC

Seek out this quiet little beach on the north coast of Cap Fréhel. It’s a favourite for paddling and pêche à pied (‘fishing on foot’), so you’ll see locals cutting mussels and razor clams from the rocks at low tide.