Saint-Quay-Portrieux, a charming seaside resort
Saint-Quay-Portrieux is a chic, family-friendly seaside resort situated between two main thoroughfares: Le Portrieux, with its old port from which boats once set sail for the Icelandic fishing grounds, and Saint-Quay, home to the town centre, church, shops and casino. This dynamic town attracts many families to its fine sandy beaches. Every Thursday, the Place aux Mômes festival.
Between fishing and your first dip in the sea.
The history of Saint-Quay-Portrieux goes back to cod fishing in Newfoundland and the first dip in the sea. The sixth largest fishing port in France for scallops, Saint-Quay-Portrieux was also the first seaside resort in the early 19ᵉ century, which saw the birth of the casino, the Art Deco villas of the Corlouer brothers and the Arletty cinema.
Markets
The Saint-Quay-Portrieux market is an essential part of the lively resort.
- On the old port - In Le Portrieux, every Monday morning. After the market, don't hesitate to stop off at Le Poisson Rouge. Its pretty terrace overlooks the port. Jean-Marie serves crêpes and galettes to tempt your taste buds.
- At the church every Friday morning.
The beaches
- The casino beach and Chatêlet are two fine sandy beaches separated by the famous seawater swimming pool. A point of pride for all Quinocéens! For children, there's a paddling pool right next door. Beautiful views of the Isnain and Sémaphore peaks. **Supervised swimming during the summer **.
Who's taking a dip?
- La plage de la Comtesse: a fine sandy beach facing the Ile de la Comtesse, which can be visited at low tide. Ideal for families, it has a paddling pool and a diving raft for children's enjoyment. With a view over the Port d'Armor (a deep-water port), you can admire the sailing boats entering to protect themselves in the dyke. At high tide, the colour of the sand varies from white to black (black ilmenite crystals). This sandy beach is bordered by the GR34, the famous white "Delpierre" barriers and the yellow and blue benches.
Some beach huts give it a crazy charm!
- Grêve noire beach
- Grève de Fonteny - Small rocky cove. Ideal for picnics.
- Grêve de l'Isnain . Dogs are allowed on this beach all year round without any restrictions.
Around the casino - In moderation! - of Saint-Quay-Portrieux
- Beach clubs,
- Beach volleyball. A competition is held every year.
- Carousel (merry-go-round with wooden horses) Only for children.
- Mini-golf.
- Numerous bars and restaurants
Duchesse Anne Park
An extension of the casino, the park offers a place to stroll and daydream. A Pumptrack track has been laid out for BMX, mountain bike, rollerblade, scooter and skateboard enthusiasts.
Seaside
Saint-Quay has a long coastline. It offers holidaymakers a wide range of water-based activities and lets you discover the Goëlo coast from the sea.
- Sea kayaking and paddling with Kayak avelvor ,
- A cruise on Olivier's catamaran with Maëstro Croisières . Several options are available. The boat can be hired for private hire. A must-do with family or friends.
- A cruise aboard an old sailing ship. The Saint-Quay is a former lobster boat. Nautical Sensation At the helm Captain!
- Diving in the Bay of Saint-Brieuc to discover the seabed with Armor Plongée
- Le Fanal, a very nice bookshop with lots of books... Novels, adventure books, children's books, etc. Authors are regularly invited for a signing day.
- 24 Quay des filles offers an attractive range of clothes, including affordable summer dresses.
- L'Atelier, a designer boutique for original gifts.
- A crêperie, l'Escabelle, 7 rue de Dol in Saint-Quay-Portieux, Tèl : 02 96 70 47 55 mention for the quality of the crêpes and galettes cooked - L'Atelier, a designer shop for original gifts.
Our favourite spots in Saint-Quay-Portrieux
- The lighthouse on Harbour Island
- The famous seawater swimming pool
- The points of Isnain and Sémaphore.
- Le chateau de Calan "Le Ker Moor" which you can discover on the customs path.
- The chapel of Saint-Anne in Portrieux and the chapel of Notre-Dame de la Garde in Kertugal. Its rotunda shape makes it unique.
- On the land side, the renovated Saint-Michel mill is one of the only mills in Brittany capable of grinding in the old-fashioned way.
Tourist Office
Office de tourisme : 17Bis Rue Jeanne d'Arc, 22410 Saint-Quay-Portrieux Tél : 02 96 70 40 64
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