Anse Saint-Guirec, Beach in Ploumanac'h, Perros-Guirec, France

Plage de Saint-Guirec is a sandy beach in the village of Ploumanac'h, part of Perros-Guirec, facing the Costaérès island and its castle. The beach has a gentle slope and is sheltered by pink granite rocks, with transparent waters and a view of the castle.

The oratory of Saint-Guirec dates back to the 11th century and has been a landmark for sailors and locals for centuries. The beach and its surroundings have long been part of the customs trail, which was used by customs officers to patrol the coast.

At one end of the beach stands the oratory of Saint-Guirec, a small shrine with a statue of the saint. Until the early 20th century, unmarried girls would stick pins into the statue's nose, believing that if the pin stayed until the next tide, they would marry within the year.

The beach is supervised in summer and has facilities such as showers, toilets, and a first aid station. It is easily reached on foot from the customs trail, and a free parking lot is available nearby.

At low tide, the beach reveals a wide stretch of wet sand where you can observe the life of the foreshore, such as small crabs and shells. The beach also offers a view of the Costaérès castle, which was built in the late 19th century by a Polish prince.