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About Manche

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Manche attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Jersey

Jersey

22 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Sciotot

Sciotot

2 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Surfing
Surtainville

Surtainville

3 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Surfing
Barneville-Carteret

Barneville-Carteret

3 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing • Good for Surfing
Donville-les-Bains

Donville-les-Bains

3 beaches
Good for Relax • Sand • Long
Denneville Plage

Denneville Plage

3 beaches
Football ground • Kite or windsurfing • Camping
Saint-Germain-sur-Ay-Plage

Saint-Germain-sur-Ay-Plage

2 beaches
Football ground • Kite or windsurfing • Camping
La Bordette

La Bordette

3 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
L'Anse du Brick

L'Anse du Brick

3 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Vauville

Vauville

3 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Le Becquet de Tourlaville

Le Becquet de Tourlaville

4 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Jullouville

Jullouville

3 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Pet friendly • Good for Relax
Urville-Nacqueville

Urville-Nacqueville

4 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Hameau es Fours

Hameau es Fours

2 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Relax • Pebbles
Ourville

Ourville

2 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Good for party • Good for Relax
La Riviere

La Riviere

4 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Kayaking • Kite or windsurfing
Dragey-Ronthon

Dragey-Ronthon

2 beaches
Kite or windsurfing • Pet friendly • Good for Relax
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Manche Best beaches

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Rozel Harbour Beach
Rozel Harbour Beach
Rozel Harbour Beach

Rozel Harbour Beach

Le Petit Hameau 23.8 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
5.1 Amenities index
Plage de l'Anse du Brick
Plage de l'Anse du Brick
Plage de l'Anse du Brick
Camping

Plage de l'Anse du Brick

L'Anse du Brick 0.4 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Sand bottom
2.7 Amenities index
Plage de la Mondree
Plage de la Mondree
Plage de la Mondree
Good for Relax

Plage de la Mondree

La Bordette 0.7 km
Pleasant
6.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Plage de Carolles-plage
Plage de Carolles-plage
Plage de Carolles-plage
Good for Relax

Plage de Carolles-plage

Jullouville 1.3 km
Pleasant
6.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide
2.7 Amenities index
Plage de Vauville
Plage de Vauville
Plage de Vauville
Good for Relax

Plage de Vauville

Vauville 0.6 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise water • No parking
0 Amenities index
Plage de Collignon
Plage de Collignon
Plage de Collignon
Good for party

Plage de Collignon

Le Becquet de Tourlaville 1 km
Pleasant
6.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3.8 Amenities index
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Popular types of Manche beaches

Pebble
Pebble
Kids friendly
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Pet friendly
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Wild
Wild
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 31 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Manche.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Manche

Anne Beach

Anne Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Petit Hameau 25.1 km
La Coupe Bay

La Coupe Bay
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Petit Hameau 23.1 km
Ravenoville Beach
Plage de Ravenoville

Ravenoville Beach
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Ravenoville-Plage 0.4 km
Les Jardins de la Mer

Les Jardins de la Mer
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Petit Hameau 31.4 km
Bouley Bay Dive Centre

Bouley Bay Dive Centre
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble
France, Le Petit Hameau 25.7 km
Keppel Beach

Keppel Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Petit Hameau 28.4 km
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Sandy beaches in Manche

Havre Des Pas Bathing Pool

Havre Des Pas Bathing Pool
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Le Petit Hameau 31.3 km
Gorey Beach

Gorey Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Le Petit Hameau 26.4 km
Utah Beach

Utah Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
France, La Zone conchylicole d'Utah-Beach 0.5 km
Green Island Beach

Green Island Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Le Petit Hameau 31.2 km
La Rocque Harbour Beach

La Rocque Harbour Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, La Poudriere 29 km
Plage Saint Martin

Plage Saint Martin
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Saint-Martin de Brehal 0.2 km
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Long beaches in Manche

Archirondel Beach

Archirondel Beach
8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown pebble
France, Le Petit Hameau 24.7 km
La Greve d'Azette Beach

La Greve d'Azette Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
France, Le Petit Hameau 31.2 km
Plage de Sciotot

Plage de Sciotot
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, Sciotot 0.6 km
Plage District des Pieux

Plage District des Pieux
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, Surtainville 1.3 km
Plage de Donville-les-Bains

Plage de Donville-les-Bains
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, Donville-les-Bains 0.3 km
Denneville Beach
Denneville Plage

Denneville Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
France, Denneville Plage 0.3 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Manche

Plage Anse Saint Martin

Plage Anse Saint Martin
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise water, Pebbles bottom
France, Hameau es Fours 0.4 km
Plage Les Dunes

Plage Les Dunes
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, Urville-Nacqueville 0.5 km
Plage de Barneville

Plage de Barneville
7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, Barneville-Carteret 1.6 km
Plage de Saint Germain sur AY

Plage de Saint Germain sur AY
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, Saint-Germain-sur-Ay-Plage 0.2 km
Plage Dragey-Ronthon

Plage Dragey-Ronthon
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
France, Dragey-Ronthon 1.5 km
Plage de Querqueville

Plage de Querqueville
6.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, La Riviere 1.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Manche, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 24 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 17 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Manche is less than 500 meters. 31 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Manche beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Manche's beaches

Plage de l'Anse du Brick
8 Ethan Kessler

While it is undeniably attractive, this beach doesn't quite match up to some of the others in the Cotentin region. It lacks a certain degree of untamed beauty and doesn't really stand out from the crowd. You can park your car by the coast road and enjoy a view of the small bay from there.

Plage de Vauville
10 Lars M.

Vauville beach is truly one of Europe's finest. With kilometers of sandy shoreline, it's perfect for a range of low-tide sports. The surrounding hinterland boasts stunning heather-covered hills and lovely hiking trails. The area has been thoughtfully developed for tourism, and the overall vibe is reminiscent of charming southern English seaside towns.

Plage de Collignon
10 Kiran Sharma

The beach was absolutely gorgeous and had an incredible atmosphere that I really enjoyed.

Plage de Carolles-plage
2 Assali Kaoutar

Cette plage est immense et magnifique pour le plaisir des yeux et les ballades, mais lorsqu’on vas dans l’eau c’est dégoûtant, l’eau est très sale, elle est complètement trouble, pleins de plumes, algues, bois et autres déchets naturels y flottent. Ça donne vraiment pas envie d’y mettre le corps entier. Déçue après les 1h30 de route pour y aller. Je n’y retournerais pas. Il y a un monde fou, prévoir du temps pour espérer trouver une place à proximité. La température de l’eau est bonne mais horrible.

Montmartin beach
6 Yarejeg Fumbe

Fresh sea air, long walks along its pristine and golden sandy shores.

Plage de la Mondree
10 Max Thomason

The beach is beautiful, featuring golden sand. However, it is recommended to bring a windbreak to shield yourself from the wind.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 19.8°C and water up to 19.4°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 8.1°C and water to 8.9°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Manche? In total there are 31 beaches and the most popular is Havre Des Pas Bathing Pool.

Most viewed beaches of Manche

Plage de Carolles-plage

Plage de Carolles-plage
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
France, Jullouville 1.3 km
Plage de l'Anse du Brick

Plage de l'Anse du Brick
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, L'Anse du Brick 0.4 km
Plage de Vauville

Plage de Vauville
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise water
France, Vauville 0.6 km
Plage de Collignon

Plage de Collignon
6.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
France, Le Becquet de Tourlaville 1 km
Plage de la Mondree

Plage de la Mondree
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, La Bordette 0.7 km
Montmartin beach

Montmartin beach
6.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
France, Ourville 1.6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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