What to do · Crozon Peninsula
Morgat Beach
Information
- Price
- Independent visit · free
- Duration
- 3 h
- Who it's for
- Families
What it is
Morgat beach is the large fine-sand beach in front of the village, about 3 km from the centre of Crozon. It is sheltered in the Bay of Douarnenez, far from the Atlantic swell that pounds the beaches on the west of the peninsula, and therefore has calm water. It is the area's family beach: fine sand beside the port, turning to shingle towards the east end, and a new boardwalk that runs along behind it.
Morgat was born as a seaside resort at the end of the 19th century: in 1883 Louis Richard, with the industrialist Armand Peugeot, founded the company that developed it, and in 1885 the Grand Hôtel de Morgat opened. The port, which was a sardine port and later a tuna port, is now mainly for leisure boats.
Facilities and accessibility
The peninsula's tourist office describes it as having a beach club, children's games and shops nearby, and as accessible to people with reduced mobility. Behind, on the promenade, there are cafés and restaurants. The Morgat water-sports base works in the bay, sheltered from strong currents and winds, with water activities.
Swimming and safety
The water is calm for children. The tourist office does not publish on its website the dates or hours of supervision: confirm them with the Crozon town hall or at the beach itself, and swim in front of the lifeguard post when it is open. Remember that this is the safe beach: on the west beaches of the peninsula, open to the Atlantic, there are strong currents.
The tide changes the beach: at high tide the strip of dry sand narrows. Check the tide table before putting up the parasol.
Getting there and parking
From the centre of Crozon you drive down to Morgat in a few minutes. The Loc'h car park, next to the little port, is the most practical for the beach and the port, and nearby there is a motorhome area in the CAMPING-CAR PARK network with 19 spaces, 100 m from the sand. In July and August, arrive in the morning.
When to go
From June to September for swimming. In July and August there is a resort atmosphere and lots of people; first thing it is quieter. In May and September, on good days, you have it almost to yourself. Outside the season it is a long walk, sheltered from the west wind.
With children
It is the beach to go to with children on the peninsula: fine sand, calm water, a beach club and everything to hand. Bring a parasol: there is no shade on the sand.
To round it off
From the port, on the quai Kador, the Vedettes Sirènes boats leave for the Morgat caves: 50 minutes, €19 per adult. From the port also starts the GR 34 towards the Cap de la Chèvre. In the afternoon, cross to Camaret to watch the sunset at the Pointe de Pen-Hir.
Tips
- Swim here and not in the west Morgat is sheltered; the Atlantic beaches on the west of the peninsula have currents.
- Park at the Loc'h Next to the port, a step from the sand and from boarding for the caves.
- Combine it with the caves Beach in the morning and boat to the caves in the afternoon, from the same port.
Frequently asked questions
Is Morgat beach good for children?
Yes. It has fine sand, calm water sheltered in the Bay of Douarnenez and a beach club.
Is it supervised?
The tourist office does not publish the supervision calendar; confirm it with the Crozon town hall before going.
Where do you park?
In the Loc'h car park, next to the port. Motorhomes have an area of 19 spaces 100 m from the beach.
As a family
