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Plage du Portuais
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Plage du Portuais is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 19th place out of 55 beaches in the Cotes-d'Armor region 26.5 km away from its center, the city of Saint-Brieuc. It is one of the beaches of Tu-Es-Roc settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Plage du Portuais coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
To get to the beach, you need to take a short promenade. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage de Lourtuais, which has a rating of 7.9.
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Plage du Portuais (Cotes-d'Armor) is located outside the Tu-Es-Roc settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Plage du Portuais with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely stunning with crystal clear water, although it can be a bit challenging to climb. However, I never tire of visiting this place and always look forward to returning. The parking lot is quite spacious and it's a peaceful spot with no noise to disturb your relaxation."
Lena Jansen
"Cap d'Erquy (22) boasts a charming cove with soft sand, including a designated area for nudists."
Maxime Delacroix
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"The beach is absolutely stunning with crystal clear water, although it can be a bit challenging to climb. However, I never tire of visiting this place and always look forward to returning. The parking lot is quite spacious and it's a peaceful spot with no noise to disturb your relaxation."
Lena Jansen
"Cap d'Erquy (22) boasts a charming cove with soft sand, including a designated area for nudists."
Maxime Delacroix
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Tu-Es-Roc 0.8 km
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Tu-Es-Roc 1.9 km
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Sables-d'Or-les-Pins 0.1 km
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Lancieux 0.5 km
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La Fosse 0.9 km
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Saint-Lunaire 0.3 km
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Saint-Lunaire 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
La Ville-es-Quelmees 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Dinard 1.1 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Dinard 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Saint-Malo 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Saint-Malo 1.3 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Crêperie moulerie Au...• 9 min walk
- La Crêperie du Pêche...• 9 min walk
- Camping Yelloh! Vill...• 16 min walk
- Rackham le Rouge• 16 min walk
Attractions
- Phare d'Erquy• 21 min walk
- Cap d'Erquy• 23 min walk
- Plage d'Erquy• 27 min walk
- La roche jaune• 2.5km
Transport
- DNR• 29km
- Solidor• 32.4km
- Gare Landébia• 18.4km
Localities
- Tu-Es-Roc• 970m
- Saint-Brieuc• 26.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Plage du Portuais?
The coastline of Plage du Portuais is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Plage du Portuais?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage du Portuais, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Plage du Portuais good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Plage du Portuais is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Plage du Portuais for swimming is very positive.
Is the Plage du Portuais good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Plage du Portuais secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage du Portuais?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage du Portuais.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Crêperie moulerie Au Jardin is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Plage du Portuais?
There are 150 places to stay in the Plage du Portuais area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage du Portuais include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Plage du Portuais from parking?
The Plage du Portuais has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to walk along the trail for half a kilometer to reach the beach.
Are there any attractions nearby Plage du Portuais?
There are 4 attractions near Plage du Portuais that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Phare d'Erquy located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Plage du Portuais?
The month with the highest temperature in Plage du Portuais is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 11°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Plage du Portuais (Cotes-d'Armor) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage du Portuais (Cotes-d'Armor) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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