Le Camping d'Ys

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Site with spectacular views over the bay of Douarnenez’s Kervel beach
A 10-minute drive from Locronan and a 10-minute walk from the coast
Surf school on the beach with lessons and paddleboard rental

Who needs to get sand in their shoes when they can take in such a stunning view of Douarnenez’s big bay from their cosy spot at Le Camping d'Ys? Mind you, when it’s just a 10-minute walk to Kervel beach, you might just want to risk those pesky grains seeping into your trainers… It’s also worth the walk for sourcing snacks and drinks at the crêperie and bar down by the water’s edge or plonking yourself down to watch the kitesurfers, windsurfers and paragliders skim the sky. If you want to get in on the action, a surf school with lessons for all ages – plus paddleboard rental – is down here as well, and Kervel’s popular for bass fishing and scuba diving too. For sand yachting, set off for Sainte-Anne la Palud (five minutes’ drive). When wanders are on the itinerary, the GR34 long-distance hiking trail, wending its way along more than 1,800 kilometres' worth of the gorgeous Brittany coastline, runs close to Kervel. The site’s also a stellar starting point for exploring further on in Finistère as it's set between the Cap de la Chèvre and Pointe du Raz and is a 15-minute drive from the ports of Douarnenez. When you return to the park after tiring days, it’ll be safe in the knowledge you can lie in your hammock and admire the views of the bay in the peace and quiet – this low-key spot doesn’t organise entertainment to make sure the environment’s kept as serene as possible.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

French

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Location

Le Camping d'Ys

Lieu-dit Kervel

Plonevez Porzay

Finistère

France

29550

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

48.11607°N
-4.27341°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

If you’re here between the end of April and the beginning of May, don’t miss the sailing spectacle of the Grand Prix Guyader down on Kervel beach. Not visiting during this season? No problem – there’s still plenty to do hereabouts. Kick things off in Locronan (10 minutes’ drive) with a stroll around the pretty stone houses flanked by manicured gardens before heading into the historical capital of the region, Quimper (25 minutes), and comparing them with the half-timbered homes here. Drop by the twin-spired gothic cathedral too then have a nosey around the Breton County Museum’s archaeological artefacts and old-school costumes. For a masterclass on the area’s maritime past, visit Douarnenez’s four harbours and have a gander at the Port-Rhu sea-themed museum’s five ancient vessels. Other ways to while the day away down at the coast includes making for the seaside resort of Morgat (35 minutes), scenically set between two rocky outcrops, and then venturing further on to the Cap de la Chèvre (50 minutes) to feel like you’re on the edge of the world…

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Kervel	0.6 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Trez Malaouen	1.5 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Good
Sainte-Anne-La-Palud	2.9 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Ty Anquer	3.6 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Kervijen	4.3 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Does Le Camping d'Ys have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Le Camping d'Ys? If you’re here between the end of April and the beginning of May, don’t miss the sailing spectacle of the Grand Prix Guyader down on Kervel beach. Not visiting during this season? … Read more