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7.9

Very good

Plage de Port Mer

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de Port Mer?

The bar is located right on the Plage de Port Mer.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Au Large - Chez Natacha is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de Port Mer?

There are 345 places to stay in the Plage de Port Mer area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6595632&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">L'Abri du Bon Vent</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2743183&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment La Note Bleue - A</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2974393&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">la maison de Lea</a></li></ul>

Cancale, France

#62 out of 268 in Brittany

7.9

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Motor boat rent

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Located within the settlement

Port Mer • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Au Large - Chez Natacha

8.4 - Very good 70m

Cafe La Docena

10 - Exceptional 460m

Restaurant Hôtel Restaurant de la Pointe du Grouin

8.4 - Very good 760m

Bar Brasserie de la Pointe du Grouin

8.4 - Very good 790m

Cafe Le Celtic

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Cafe Grain de Vanille

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Cafe LA BOUTIQUE DES SAVEURS DE BOTANIQUES

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Cafe Café de l'Ouest

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant C'comme à la maison

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Park Parc du Nicet

9.6km

Hiking Area Sentier de la Varde

9.8km

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Saint-Malo

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Pointe de Rochefroide

730m

Tourist Attraction Semaphore Pointe Du Grouin (Sensitive Natural Area)

9.4 - Excellent 960m

Tourist Attraction Plage du Saussaye

990m

Tourist Attraction Blockhaus pointe du Grouin

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Pointe du Grouin

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Pointe de la Moulière

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Escalier des Lutins

9.8 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Museum of Cancale

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Musée Arts et Traditions Populaires

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

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About

Plage de Port Mer is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 7th place out of 24 beaches in the Ille-et-Vilaine region 66.8 km away from its center, the city of Rennes. It is one of the beaches of Port Mer settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Plage de Port Mer coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage du Saussaye, which has a rating of 7.8.

Plage de Port Mer is located in Ille-et-Vilaine within Port Mer, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

7.7 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Port Mer • 0.1 km

Map of beach

Bar Au Large - Chez Natacha

8.4 - Very good 70m

Cafe La Docena

10 - Exceptional 460m

Restaurant Hôtel Restaurant de la Pointe du Grouin

8.4 - Very good 760m

Bar Brasserie de la Pointe du Grouin

8.4 - Very good 790m

Cafe Le Celtic

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Cafe Grain de Vanille

9.2 - Excellent 2.4km

Cafe LA BOUTIQUE DES SAVEURS DE BOTANIQUES

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Cafe Café de l'Ouest

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant C'comme à la maison

9.2 - Excellent 2.6km

Park Parc du Nicet

9.6km

Hiking Area Sentier de la Varde

9.8km

Supermarket E.Leclerc DRIVE Saint-Malo

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Pointe de Rochefroide

730m

Tourist Attraction Semaphore Pointe Du Grouin (Sensitive Natural Area)

9.4 - Excellent 960m

Tourist Attraction Plage du Saussaye

990m

Tourist Attraction Blockhaus pointe du Grouin

9.2 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Pointe du Grouin

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Pointe de la Moulière

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Escalier des Lutins

9.8 - Exceptional 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Museum of Cancale

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Musée Arts et Traditions Populaires

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

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Terrelabouet • 2.6km from center

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2.6km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

le 2018

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Located at nearest locality

Port Mer • 2.7km from center

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2.9km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

belle brise

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Terrelabouet • 2.9km from center

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2.9km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

la maison de Lea

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Located at nearest locality

Port Mer • 2.9km from center

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3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Petit coin de Paradis

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Terrelabouet • 3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

What to do in Plage de Port Mer? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Plage de Port Mer can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Plage de Port Mer is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Plage de Port Mer welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Plage de Port Mer. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Plage de Port Mer implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

1km 13 min walk

Plage du Saussaye Plage du Saussaye

7.8 Very good

2km

Plage du Verger Plage du Verger

7.6 Very good

3.4km

Plage du Guesclin Plage du Guesclin

7.5 Very good

3.4km

Plage de Cancale Plage de Cancale

6.9 Good

5.4km

Plage de la Touesse Plage de la Touesse

7.9 Very good

7.2km

Chevrets beach Chevrets beach

7.8 Very good

9.3km

Plage du Val Plage du Val

7.8 Very good

9.6km

Plage du Nicet Plage du Nicet

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Port Mer • 130m

Main locality of province

Rennes • 66.8km

Transport

Airport

DNR • 21.1km

Bus Station

Cancale Stade • 2.3km

Train Station

La Gouesnière - Cancale • 10.5km

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7.9 Very good

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7.9 Very good

Propor G.O.

10 Exceptional

This beach is the ultimate destination for beach lovers. The golden sand adds to the beauty of the place and makes it a perfect spot for sunbathing and relaxing. It's a must-visit spot for those who want to experience the best of what a beach has to offer.

March 2023

Naeli Rundim

8 Very good

Plage de Port Mer is peaceful and serene, with beautiful golden sand. However, it would be even better if the cafes and bars were open. I'll have to come back once the restrictions are lifted.

March 2023

Vyanca BELLOIR

8 Very good

The beach is absolutely stunning with its sheltered location and golden sand.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage de Port Mer?

The coastline of Plage de Port Mer is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage de Port Mer?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage de Port Mer, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Plage de Port Mer is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)
Surfing

Is the Plage de Port Mer good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Plage de Port Mer is partially protected from waves.

There are a lot of boats in the bay.

Is the Plage de Port Mer good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plage de Port Mer secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage de Port Mer?

The bar is located right on the Plage de Port Mer.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Au Large - Chez Natacha is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage de Port Mer?

There are 345 places to stay in the Plage de Port Mer area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Plage de Port Mer from parking?

The Plage de Port Mer has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Plage de Port Mer?

There are 4 attractions near Plage de Port Mer that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pointe de Rochefroide located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage de Port Mer?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage de Port Mer is August. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage de Port Mer (Ille-et-Vilaine) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage de Port Mer (Ille-et-Vilaine) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.