Camping La Grande Plage

Sand, sea and watersports: sorted. The Finistère region has 1,200 kilometres of coastline for you to hike along, sunbathe and swim at, and look for your own secret spot among the tiny hidden coves. Sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, sea and river kayaking, diving and fishing are all close by. Plobannalec-Lesconil has four sheltered beaches especially suitable for families: the big and small beaches of Goudol within ambling distance of the site; Quatre Vents, 10 minutes' drive away, and Sables Blanc (45 minutes), a top Pink Granite Coast home for sand dunes, kitesurfing and shellfish foraging. Another spectacular seaside spot is Bénodet (25 minutes), for more beaches, a handsome harbour and a swish thalassotherapy centre. Inland, it's 10 minutes' drive north to Pont l'Abbé, the unofficial capital of the traditional Bigouden region and a mighty pretty place for waterside wanders. Drop into the Bigouden museum while you're there, for a delve into Breton history, culture and costume.