Perros-Guirec is a charming seaside resort with a 13km coastlinelocated on the Pink Granite Coast, in Brittany. Every year, it attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world to enjoy its fine sandy beaches, its pink granite chaos, its magnificent marine landscapes as well as its protected natural site of exceptional beauty. It offers a multitude of activities for water sports enthusiasts, nature lovers and history buffs.
The city of Perros-Guirec is an ideal destination for families. The children feel like little fish in the water thanks to the water sports kayaking and sailing as well as the many supervised beaches. Young and old can play the sailor duringboat trips allowing them to admire the Pink Granite Coast and its surrounding islands including theone of the most important French ornithological reserves.
The sportsmen are not left out, since water activities are one of the main attractions of Perros-Guirec. You can learn surfing, scuba diving, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, longe-côte or even fishing. Several professionals propose you to take lessons to begin one of these sports or provide you with the necessary equipment to practice.
And for those who prefer to take it easy, you can choose from the most beautiful beaches of the seaside resort. Along its 13km coastline, Perros-Guirec offers magnificent places to sunbathe, splash around in turquoise water, collect shells or walk with your feet in the sand. After a day of relaxation and swimming, the desire to have a drink in front of the sea or to taste some good shellfish is usually present. Take advantage of the numerous bars and restaurants which offer a breathtaking view of the sea, such as the port of Perros-Guirec, where the Nautica Hotel.
Perros-Guirec is located in the heart of the Pink Granite Coast, famous for its unique pink granite rock formations sculpted by the sea and the wind over thousands of years.
This is why Perrosians say they see life in Roz.
An example in terms of environmental protection, fauna and local flora, it attracts tourists from all over the world who follow its coastline by taking the customs path and come to admire its preserved nature.
This 23km coastal path, from Perros-Guirec to Trébeurden, offers breathtaking views of the sea and the pink granite rocks. Accessible to all levels of walkers, it is one of the best ways to observe the fauna and flora of the regionduring a walk or a bike ride.
The 7 islands archipelago is another natural point of interest of the Pink Granite Coast. It is composed of seven islands: Rouzic Island, Ile aux Moines, Ile Plate, Ile Bono, Ile Malban, Ile des Femmes and Ile des Costans. These seven islands are a protected refuge for seabirds such as gannets, crested cormorants and puffins. It is also possible to see grey seals on the beaches. Inaccessible to visitors, it is possible to make guided boat tours to observe marine animals from the sea.
Picturesque village of the Pink Granite Coast, Ploumanac'h is a must-see during your stay in Perros-Guirec. Elected favorite village of the french in 2015, it is renowned for its authentic charm, its fine sandy beach and its spectacular view of the most beautiful points of the Côtes d'Armor.
Standing proudly on the top of a pink granite cliff, the lighthouse of Mean Ruz also called the lighthouse of Ploumanac'h is one of the emblematic places of the village to visit. Built in 1860, then destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt in 1947, it offers a panoramic view of the Castle of Costaérès, l'Renote Island and on thearchipelago of the Sept-Îles.
