At a glance
About 55 km by car
All year round; lifeguarded beaches in summer
A full day, or half a day combined with Ploumanac’h
Free for beaches and path; the aquarium charges admission
Yes, shallow beaches and an aquarium
Yes on the path; on the beaches, follow the signs
Pink rocks sculpted by the sea, pale sandy beaches and an aquarium tucked into the granite: Trégastel sums up the Pink Granite Coast on its own. Allow about 55 km by road from the Domaine for a full day out.
A pink granite setting
Trégastel is a small seaside resort in the Côtes-d’Armor, next to Ploumanac’h, at the heart of the Pink Granite Coast. Its shoreline is cut into coves and beaches, lined with heaps of strangely shaped pink rocks formed by thousands of years of erosion. Depending on the light and the tide, the granite shifts from pale pink to coppery orange.
From Plougasnou, you leave Finistère via Lannion: about 55 km by road to a landscape completely different from our wild coastline. It is an ideal outing for a long day, combining beach, walk and visit.
Trégastel’s finest beaches
The town has a dozen or so beaches. Three stand out and are easy to reach from the centre.
Coz-Pors
The emblematic beach, surrounded by famous rocks: le Dé, le Tas de Crêpes, la Sorcière.
Grève Blanche
Fine sand and clear water, very popular with families.
Grève Rose
A lovely bathing beach, ideal at sunset.
Islets at low tide
Some rocks can be reached on foot: keep an eye on the tide.
Coz-Pors and Grève Blanche are lifeguarded in summer. Around Coz-Pors you will also find restaurants, kayak and paddleboard hire, and boat trips to the Sept-Îles archipelago. Before you go, check the tide times: the beach looks completely different at low water.
Domaine de Mesqueau, 870 route de Mesqueau, Plougasnou
Coz-Pors beach, boulevard du Coz-Pors, Trégastel
Île Renote, the aquarium and the customs officers’ path
Île Renote
Linked to the mainland by a causeway, Île Renote has become a peninsula. It is one of the finest sites on the coast: a field of pink granite boulders where you wander between the rocks, with the sea all around. The walk is easy and suits all ages.
The marine aquarium
About fifty metres from Coz-Pors, Trégastel’s marine aquarium is set right inside a jumble of granite boulders. It presents local marine life and how the tides work, with a touch pool that children love. The visit ends on top of the rocks, with a view over the coast. A safe bet when it rains.
The customs officers’ path
The GR34 coastal path runs along Coz-Pors beach and links Grève Blanche to Île Renote. Continuing east, it leads to Ploumanac’h and its lighthouse, one of the most famous stretches in Brittany. For a full day, combine Trégastel in the morning with Ploumanac’h in the afternoon.
The Sept-Îles
Offshore, the Sept-Îles archipelago is a nature reserve renowned for its seabird colonies, including gannets. Boat trips leave from Trégastel and Perros-Guirec, depending on the season and the weather.
Good to know
- In summer, arrive early: the car parks near Coz-Pors fill up quickly.
- On the rocks, wear shoes with good grip and take care with children: wet granite is slippery.
- Check the tide times before walking out to the islets.
- A windproof jacket is advisable, even in fine weather.
- For Ploumanac’h, go early in the morning or late in the day, when it is quieter.
A day on the Pink Granite Coast
Walk round Île Renote, then Coz-Pors beach.
Lunch facing the rocks or a picnic on Grève Blanche.
Customs officers’ path to Ploumanac’h, or the marine aquarium if it rains.
From the Domaine de Mesqueau
After a day on the pink granite, come back to the calm of the Domaine, about 55 km by road: wooded, pedestrian-only grounds, premium cottages and a heated indoor pool. The next day, it’s the turn of the Bay of Morlaix and Plougasnou’s wild coastline. See also: our days out around Plougasnou and the tourist map of North Finistère.
Frequently asked questions
Allow about 55 kilometres by road, via Lannion.
Coz-Pors is the best known, for its strangely shaped rocks. Families also love Grève Blanche and its clear water.
The marine aquarium, set in a jumble of granite boulders near Coz-Pors, is the ideal outing. The Forum de Trégastel, a seawater leisure pool, is another option.
Yes, it is even recommended. The two are neighbours, linked by the customs officers’ path: one day is enough to see both.
Yes: shallow beaches, an easy walk on Île Renote and the marine aquarium. Just keep an eye on them on the rocks.
Sources and useful links
Photo credits: © Léa Guillotte / Tourisme Bretagne ; © Thibault Poriel / Tourisme Bretagne ; © John Summerton / Tourisme Bretagne
