Villas in Penmarc'h
Penmarc'h suits walkers and surfers who want a working Breton fishing coast, with Saint-Guénolé harbour and the Eckmühl lighthouse. Don't expect a private pool, summers are cool and the shore is exposed to the Atlantic.
- Villas
- 11
- From, per week
- £554
About Penmarc'h
Penmarc'h is the south-western tip of the Bigouden country, a very flat commune with marshy lagoons behind a rocky shore scattered with reefs and islets. Saint-Guénolé is a fishing port sheltered by two granite headlands, and Kérity has a smaller fishing harbour. The beaches are Pors Carn to the north, Joy to the west and Steir Kerity to the south, and the Pointe de la Torche, a surf spot, is in Plomeur. The homes are spread over a few kilometres, mostly sleeping around six, with a garden in most cases. Summers are cool and winters mild, so pack layers in any month.
Is Penmarc'h right for you?
- Best for
- Surfers and coast-path walkers who like working harbours
- Not for you if
- You want a private pool or warm swimming water.
Near Penmarc'h
Pointe de la Torche
A granite point in Plomeur where surfers, kitesurfers and windsurfers use the Atlantic waves; the surf and currents can make the sea very dangerous.
Phare d'Eckmühl
The lighthouse on the Pointe de Penmarc'h has 307 steps to climb and an opaline-glass staircase worth seeing.
Le Guilvinec
A fishing harbour at the end of an easy 22 km coast-path stage from the Pointe de la Torche, where the boats come back in the afternoon.
Quimper
The nearest city, 18 km from Penmarc'h by road; its airport is about 20 minutes' drive from Penmarc'h.
Getting to Penmarc'h
Quimper Airport is about 20 minutes' drive from Penmarc'h, and Quimper itself is 18 km away by road. Buses from the airport take close to two hours with changes, so a car is the practical way to reach the coast, where the homes are spread out.
When to go to Penmarc'h
Summers are cool and winters mild, moderated by the Atlantic and the Gulf Stream. The coast is known to be dangerous for sailors, and the surf and currents round the Pointe de la Torche can make the sea very dangerous, so swim with care and ask locally.
Villas in Penmarc'h
4-star property
Le Ménez
Penmarc'h, Finistère, France
6
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£161
per night
3-star property
3-star property
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Penmarc'h
Penmarc'h, Finistère, France
2
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£119
per night
4-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Penmarc'h
Penmarc'h, Finistère, France
9
4
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£239
per night
5-star property
6-Bedroom Home, Penmarc'h
Penmarc'h, Finistère, France
13
6
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£277
per night
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Penmarc'h
Penmarc'h, Finistère, France
8
4
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
3-star property
4-star property
Echappée océane
Penmarc'h, Finistère, France
8
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£127
per night
3-star property
Tigridi Kérity
Penmarc'h, Finistère, France
6
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceGarden+9 more
from£79
per nightPenmarc'h villa holidays: questions answered
Is Penmarc'h good for surfing?
The Pointe de la Torche, in Plomeur, is the local surf spot and has hosted several championships. Its surf and currents can make the sea very dangerous, so beginners should book lessons with one of the recognised schools there.
What are the beaches like in Penmarc'h?
There are three main beaches: Pors Carn to the north, Joy to the west and Steir Kerity to the south, on a rocky shoreline dotted with reefs and islets. Expect cool Atlantic water rather than warm swimming.
Can you climb the lighthouse at Penmarc'h?
Yes. The Phare d'Eckmühl on the Pointe de Penmarc'h has 307 steps, and even without the climb its opaline-glass staircase is worth a look.
Where do the fishing boats come in near Penmarc'h?
Saint-Guénolé is the fishing port, and its west-facing pass is thought dangerous in rough weather. Along the coast path at Le Guilvinec, the fishing boats return around four in the afternoon.
Nearby towns to Penmarc'h
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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