Saint-Quay-Portrieux is a charming seaside resort in the Côtes d'Armor region between Paimpol and Saint-Brieuc.
In the 18th century, this port city was a departure point for the Terre-Neuvas schooners. Today, the old beaching port is doubled by a deep-water harbor for yachting and fishing. It is particularly lively when scallops are landed, from October to April, and during major nautical events. Tourism has been developing here since the 19th century, transforming Saint-Quay-Portrieux into a charming seaside resort, with its casino, elegant seaside villas and beautiful beaches, particularly the Casino beach, with its seawater swimming pool. Offshore, the archipelago of the Saint-Quay islands and the lighthouse on Harbour Island mark the horizon.
Saint-Quay-Portrieux is the ideal Breton destination for your vacation. On foot or by bike, discover breathtaking panoramas along the "GR®34" customs path and the Vélomaritime. Take the time to browse the tourist guide to this seaside resort in northern Brittany, proud of its specialty, scallops!
When to go to Saint-Quay-Portrieux?
When to go to Saint-Quay-Portrieux? Summer is the best time to visit Saint-Quay-Portrieux. You'll be able to hike the customs trail (GR®34), enjoy water sports, beaches and other leisure activities. But Saint-Quay-Portrieux is a great place to visit all year round. During each school vacation period, the town offers a wide range of activities: guided tours, photo walks, Z'éco-nature outings, Kréa'quarelle and Kréa'toutig creative activities, wellness activities..
Spring: The mild spring weather is the perfect time for an extended getaway by the sea, and to enjoy the gentle pace of life on a terrace in Saint-Quay-Portrieux. This is also the season for the annual Fête de la Coquille Saint-Jacques, which alternates with the other two shellfish ports of Erquy and Paimpol.
Summer: during the summer vacations, the resort offers a wide range of summer events, including concerts, open-air shows, the Place aux Mômes festival, fireworks, Breton dance lessons and much more. Saint-Quay-Portrieux offers a wide range of water sports activities: kayaking, mini-cruises in old sailing ships and catamarans, equipment rental, diving, sailing courses... You'll also find many activities offered by the Tourist Office: creative workshops, Tai Chi Chuan Qi Gong, yoga pilates, Taoist workshops, ukulele workshops..
Autumn : Autumn in Saint-Quay-Portrieux heralds the start of the scallop fishing season in the Baie de Saint-Brieuc, which lasts until April! Not only can you enjoy the scallops, but you can also watch the unloading of the shellfish at the Port d'Armor, a veritable ballet of fishing boats not to be missed on Mondays and Wednesdays. At All Saints' Day, Saint-Quay-Portrieux celebrates Samain, a Celtic tradition that honors the dead in a joyous and festive way.
Winter: this is the quietest season of the year, but there's no shortage of things to do. You can enjoy the scenery and the Breton glaz, but above all take a breath of iodine during the winter storms. You can also enjoy fishing on foot during high tides.
The weather in Saint-Quay-Portrieux is typical of an oceanic climate, with mild temperatures and changeable weather throughout the year.
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