The best surf camps in Brittany

A natural, friendly setting. A perfect place to sleep and eat, close to the best spots, often eco-friendly…. Look no further. Where can you go surfing in Brittany? Right here!

In the blink of an eye

1. A “surf house” on the Crozon Peninsular

Phila Delphia

This house with yellow shutters is run by two surfing enthusiasts and is situated just five minutes from the spots on the Crozon peninsular. These include the famous Palue beach. In Morgat, Phila Delphia is a « surf house » down to the smallest details. Here, surfers have access to a dryer for their wetsuit, racks for their board, a wet room to rinse off in, etc. Everything in this hostel intends to make you feel at home. You can sleep in a private room or in a dormitory and you’ll share the common rooms. The decoration consists of second hand items. Old wash basins and sinks in enamelled steel have been preserved and add a deliberate retro touch.

Philadelphia

2. A house for soul surfers at the ends of the (Breton) earth…

Soul Surfing Skol – Plouhinec

“Soul surfer”. In the 1970s, the term referred to those intrepid few who set off in search of the ideal wave at the other end of the earth. We’ll let you into a secret: these days, there’s no need to go all that far… Head for Plouhinec, in Audierne Bay! Near Gwendrez beach and its famous beach break, Julien, surfer and State-certified monitor for the last 20 years, has renovated a former farmhouse in true surf-camp spirit. Unrestricted views of the ocean from all four guestrooms (for 2 to 4 occupants) and from the garden, which is equipped with two trapper tents. Great for checking on the day’s conditions (almost) without having to get out of bed. Because at the Soul Surfing Camp, which offers “accommodation + lessons” packages, you also come to practice! Whether you’re a beginner or an old hand, you don your wetsuit, put your board under your arm and take to the water…

Soul Surfing Skol

Ideas

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3. A cosy and zero-waste loft close to La Torche

Chez Céline & Juliette

White, grey and beige. With these soft colours and its modest décor, the « Chez Céline&Juliette » loft, close to La Torche, is a cosy little nest, and advocates zero-waste too! Or nearly. Old doors are used as partitions, the glass roof has been recycled, the furniture and crockery picked up from the local recycling centre. Organic cotton sheets, eco-certified cleaning products, waste sorting and even bin bags in biodegradable corn… everything here helps you to minimise your environmental impact and also to surf with a clear conscience in “the” surf spot in Brittany. If necessary, you can even borrow a board and other equipment. Do you prefer open-air accommodation? Camping de La Torche is also eco-friendly!

Chez Céline&Juliette

4. A “natural” base in Audierne Bay

Naéco

Naéco, for « nature » and « ecology ». But it’s also an anagram for ocean. It sums up well the philosophy of the Naéco hotel-holiday home-camp site, nestled in Loquéran forest on the heights of Audierne port. The establishment offers a mix of the comfort of hotel rooms and the hospitality of a hostel. The décor in warm shades, with headboards made from recycled wood and giant logs in the form of coffee tables in the lounge, is both pretty and eco-responsible. Breakfast is a treat of fresh and local products. Including eggs from the pet hen! A surfboard hanging from the ceiling in the common rooms reminds you of the proximity of the Cap Sizun spots. From Trépassés bay to the beaches of Audierne. To spend your nights even closer to nature, you can also opt for a tent-lodge or a cabin.

Naéco

5. A surf hostel close to the ocean, in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon

Surf Hostel Quiberon

Oyat is the French word for Marram grass: the plant that grows on the dunes in tufts and protects them. You find it everywhere along the Breton coast, in particular in Quiberon Bay. The “Oyat” Surf Hostel is located at the entrance to this beautiful peninsula, on the magical Penthièvre isthmus site. The ocean beaches on one side and the bay on the other… and surf, longboard and kitesurfing spots for all levels all the way along. Cyril, who’s hooked on the ocean and well acquainted with youth hostels, has turned a 1970s house into an eco-friendly cocoon, half-hotel, half-hostel. Furniture that’s been salvaged or handmade from local wood, natural decor, organic breakfasts prepared from local ingredients… With a choice of dorm beds (12 berths) or two double rooms with sea views. Bicycles, boards, wetsuits and outdoor shower available to one and all. And the sauna? A real treat after a winter session!

Surf Hostel Quiberon (Fr.)