Surfer sur la presqu'île de Quiberon
Surfer sur la presqu'île de Quiberon
Surfer sur la presqu'île de Quiberon
An ideal base for surfers: Saint-Pierre Quiberon
The Saint-Pierre Quiberon Residence is perfectly positioned for surf enthusiasts. Just a 10-minute drive from the renowned surf spots of Plouharnel (Sainte Barbe, La Guérite, Mané Guen), our apartments offer all the comfort you need after a session in the waves: a heated indoor pool to relax in, a large 70 m² apartment, a secure bike storage area, and free private parking.
Plouharnel, designated a surf town
Facing the Atlantic Ocean, no matter the time of day, come and learn or improve your surfing skills! On 8 kilometers of fine sandy beach, passionate instructors from surf schools offer a wide range of services and teach you to surf in safe spots.
CertifiedNamed "Surf City" in 2016 by the national federation, Plouharnel belongs to the prestigious club of top French surfing resorts like Biarritz, Lacanau... and Guidel in Morbihan. It promotes destinations that offer a welcoming environment conducive to surfing.
The quality of the surf spots in Plouharnel - notably Sainte Barbe, La Guérite and Mané Guen - makes it a popular and appreciated destination for surfers from all over the world.
Check the weather forecast to prepare for your session, as well as the tide times.
The must-see beaches and surf spots in Plouharnel
In the heart of the Grand Site dune, the flat-bottomed beaches, without any rocks, characterized by a very slight slope, have the particularity of forming overflowing waves.
Sainte Barbe, a large beach with fine sand, is a very popular surfing spot on the Atlantic coast, and accessible to beginners. It's also the perfect place to admire the sunset over the ocean.
Other spots are also recognized such as the Guérite beach - Tata Beach, suitable for all levels where you can surf quietly with family, friends or alone, and the Mané Guen beach - Les Crevettes , west-facing, also popular with windsurfers, kitesurfers and land sailors.
Don't hesitate to ask the Tourist Office for a map to locate the beaches.
Take surfing lessons in Plouharnel and in the Bay of Quiberon
many professionalsare ready to guide you in learning or improving your surfing skills. From age 5, they offer courses, introductory sessions, individual or group lessons, and surf camps adapted to all levels.
The Brittany Surf School, based in Plouharnel since 1994, offers supervised and high-quality courses in complete safety with teaching equipment adapted to each individual's level.
On the Quiberon Peninsula, in Erdeven or Plouhinec , other schools welcome you throughout the year.
Reservations are highly recommended.
View the list of surf schools in Quiberon Bay
Rent surfing equipment in Plouharnel and Quiberon Bay
Whether you're surfing alone, with family, or with friends, it's perfectly possible to easily rent surfing equipment from surf shops. or directly from professionals.
They rent boards and wetsuits , and also sell skate gear and surfwear... they guide you and give you practical advice and information to equip yourself.
Surf shops also offer equipment for sale, new or used, and repair services.
Practical information
Free parking is available near each spot so you can park and get equipped in peace (see map below).
Near the beaches of Plouharnel, rent a house, apartment, studioto fully enjoy your weekend in Quiberon Bay.
Other activities in Plouharnel
More broadly, why not try surfing, land sailing, kitesurfing, or stand-up paddleboarding? Discover the joys of gliding along with the tides. Explore the Quiberon Peninsula – with the wind in your face – on a horseback ride or a microlight flight.
Your accommodation for a surfing holiday on the Quiberon peninsula
To fully enjoy the spots of Plouharnel and the Côte Sauvage, stay at the Résidence Saint-Pierre Quiberon : 8 contemporary apartments of 70 m², heated indoor pool open year-round, secure bicycle storage, private parking with electric vehicle charging points. Open year-round, ideal for off-season surf weekends.