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2 INSIDER TIP
CÔTE DE While the views from
From the Water
the coast are amazing,
GRANIT ROSE a completely different
point of view is on offer
from a kayak or stand-
up paddle board (SUP).
EXPERIENCE Brittany bretagne-cotedegranitrose.com coves, admire the rock-
! B2 ⌂ Côtes d’Armor ~ £ @ Lannion n Lannion; www.
You can explore hidden
scape from the water
Brittany’s extravagantly indented coastline is at its most
and watch sealife under
stunning along the Côte de Granit Rose, a land scape of
the crystal clear waters.
cliffs glowing with ruddy warmth and solitary offshore
outcrops that turn into islets with receding tides.
Due to its rosy-hued cliffs, the lovely stretch of tucked away among the coves and the striking
coastline between Paimpol and Trébeurden is lighthouse at Ploumanac’h. There are several
known as the Côte de Granit Rose, or the Pink excel lent beaches which are great for families,
Granite Coast. The rocks have been weathered with gentle, shallow waters that appear tur-
by wind and sea, with fanciful nick names that quoise, making for an alluring sight. The village
reflect their dreamlike shapes and curves. The of Ploumanac’h (called Ploum by locals) is
best spot to admire them is between Trégastel buzz ing by day, but quieter in the evening as
and Trébeurden, where visitors can follow the the visitors disperse to other towns. Perros-
beautiful coastal path, passing huge piles of Guirec, a larger resort with golden beaches
blush-pink boulders, picturesque cottages and bigger waves, is also a popular hub.

Did You Know?

Originally a place of
prayer, Ploumanac’h
derives its name from
the Breton poull (pond)
and manac’h (monk).

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