Pen Hat beach, Beach in Camaret-sur-Mer, France
Pen Hat beach stretches along the Atlantic coast near Camaret-sur-Mer and features both sandy areas and zones with harder ground. Tall granite formations frame the shoreline and create natural divisions that separate different activity areas.
This coastline has long served as a fishing ground where local boats landed and nets were cast. The arrival of modern water sports gradually transformed the space into a place where fishing and recreation now share the waters.
Fishermen and water sports enthusiasts share this space, each using different sections according to the season and conditions. The beach shows how traditional work and modern recreation coexist in daily use.
Swimming is not permitted due to strong currents, but surfing and other water sports are available in designated zones. Low tide reveals more of the beach and makes walking along the shore easier.
The ground shifts between fine sand, pebbles, and natural cement-like layers as you walk along the shore. This varied surface creates different sections where certain activities feel more natural than others.
Location: Camaret-sur-Mer
Address: Plage de Pen Hat 29570 Camaret-sur-Mer
GPS coordinates: 48.27610,-4.61800
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:06
The French coastline stretches over more than 3,100 miles and features a notable variety of beaches. From Brittany's granite coasts to Mediterranean coves, including wide Atlantic stretches and Corsican bays with clear waters, each coastal area has its own character. This selection takes you away from crowded seaside resorts to beaches that have maintained their natural state. You will find the wild Piémanson beach in Camargue, accessible only via a dirt road and visited by pink flamingos, the discreet Nonnes beach on the Gironde estuary with its caves carved into the cliffs, or Notre-Dame beach on Porquerolles, considered one of the top spots in the Mediterranean. In Corsica, Saleccia requires an hour of walking or a boat trip to reach, while the Côte des Basques in Biarritz has attracted surfers since the 1950s. Some beaches demand effort to access, others are protected as nature reserves, but all offer a different experience from mass tourism.
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