Villas in Saint Cast le Guildo

About Saint Cast le Guildo

Saint-Cast-le-Guildo is a seaside resort on the Côte d'Émeraude, with a port and a nautical centre. The Grande Plage runs for about two kilometres from the Pointe de l'Isle to the Pointe de la Garde, and Pen Guen beach, about a kilometre long, follows on past it. The Pointe de Saint-Cast has views towards Cap Fréhel, Fort La Latte and Saint-Malo. The homes are scattered around the commune, and most are small, sleeping around four. Winter is very quiet: the population is about 3,500 then and rises above 35,000 in summer.

Is Saint Cast le Guildo right for you?

Best for

Beach holidays on the Emerald Coast with small homes

Not for you if

You want a lively town all year, because the resort swells in summer and is very quiet in winter.

Near Saint Cast le Guildo

• Cap Fréhel

  Cap Fréhel is one of the views from the Pointe de Saint-Cast, a classified site that also looks towards Fort La Latte and Saint-Malo.

• Fort La Latte

  Three small coves on the Fresnaye bay at Saint-Cast-le-Guildo look across the water to Fort La Latte.

• Dinard

  Dinard has several sandy beaches, the main one the Plage de l'Écluse, and the airport lies about 4 km south of the town.

Getting to Saint Cast le Guildo

The nearest airport is Saint-Malo-Dinard-Pleurtuit, about 22 km from Saint-Cast-le-Guildo. The nearest stations are Lamballe and Saint-Malo. You will want a car to reach the beaches and the rest of the coast.

When to go to Saint Cast le Guildo

Summer fills the resort: the population rises from about 3,500 in winter to over 35,000. The climate is oceanic and October is the wettest month. Guided spring-tide outings and shellfish-gathering walks are organised locally, so check dates when you arrive.

Saint Cast le Guildo villa holidays: questions answered

Nearby towns to Saint Cast le Guildo

• Saint Malo (102)
• Dinard (90)
• Cancale (48)
• Saint Briac (10)
• Saint Lunaire (8)
• All of Ille-et-Vilaine