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22 of the best family hotels in the Maldives
Palm-painted paradise islands surrounded by concentric circles of the softest whitest sands; warm, calm, turquoise lagoons; and coral reefs populated with colourful little fishes — honeymooners may have originally claimed the Maldives as their own, but this country might have been made for families. Then there are the resorts, which go all-out to create memorable family holidays. Spacious villas often have private pools — and sometimes waterslides — and there's an endless array of fun-for-everyone activities from snorkelling to treasure hunts, to dolphin-spotting cruises, to watching baby turtles hatch on the beach. Kids' clubs have been taken to a new level, with giant pirate ships, climbing walls, 3D-printers, designer dress-up boxes, sustainability sessions and talks with marine biologists — leaving parents free to hit the spa, learn to dive, and indulge in candlelit meals beneath the stars. Whether you've got toddlers, tweens or teens in tow, follow our guide to the archipelago's best family hotels. This article contains affiliate links, which may earn us revenue ££ | POOL | SPA | Best for an off-the-beaten-track stay The longer journey time to JA Manafaru — it takes a 90-minute domestic flight from the capital plus a 45-minute speedboat ride to reach the resort — is better suited to older kids with plenty of stamina. As is the resort, which has a seemingly endless array of outdoor activities, from cookery classes to parasailing, tennis, badminton and volleyball. Family villas come with private pools and the all-inclusive option is a boon for families, especially considering how good the food is. But the real star attraction here is the still untouched Haa Alif atoll, teeming with healthy multicoloured coral reefs, manta rays, turtles, eels and eagle rays. • Discover our full guide to the Maldives ££ | POOL | SPA | Best for tweens and teensThis swish island resort pulls off a neat trick, catering equally well to honeymooners, solo travellers and families. Found on swathes of clotted-cream beach or stilted over turquoise water, all of the villas are super-sized with private pools and acres of outdoor space, so the children can squeal and giggle without disturbing the neighbours. Adventurous programmes encourage munchkins to ditch the video games in favour of scouring the island in a series of puzzles and challenges — lizard-spotting, coral reef-scaping, wishing-tree walks — gaining stamps that can be traded in for toys and ice-cream sundaes.££ | POOL | SPA | Best for snorkelling Grab your bucket and spade — the big draw at this flamboyant resort is its magnificent white sand beach and sandbank, which swoops through the Baa Atoll like a comet. There's an inflatable waterpark set just offshore, a lagoon-shaped swimming pool and fantastic marine life with colourful corals and swirls of tropical fish in the house reef and spinner dolphins, sea turtles and manta rays all nearby. The Oceaneer's Club has a long list of daily activities — pirate workshops, sand art, kayaking competitions — and can throw birthday parties with gifts, games and cake.££ | POOL | SPA | Best for fashionable families Slick Patina Maldives has a few big draws for families. First, there's the location, just 45 minutes by speedboat from Malé. Then there's the sheer number of things to do. Patina is part of the Fari Islands, an artificial archipelago housing three resorts and a shared marina, with a beach club, water sports centre and multiple restaurants. The gently sloping main beach is sheltered on three sides, so it's always lake-calm and children get a free scuba-diving lesson, kayaks and paddleboard usage. The kids' club is a progressive affair, with mad science classes, 3D printers and Glowforge laser cutters. You'll find the entry-level villas aren't the largest but the two-bedroom pool villas are very spacious and can accommodate up to six guests.££ | POOL | SPA | Best for dolphin spottingThis contemporary luxury resort is set in a beautiful lagoon — complete with its very own mini blue hole — where spinner dolphins, sea turtles and manta rays swing by on a regular basis. The 67 villas — some on the beach and some over water — are spacious, with Hamptons-chic decor, big living rooms, private swimming pools and plenty of outdoor space. Happily, the Sultan's Village kids' club has some of the longest hours in the Maldives, from 9am until 8pm, and entertains with next-level sandcastle-making, kombucha classes and a Friday night disco.££ | POOL | SPA | Best for sustainable stays Everything at Gili Lankanfushi feels like an adventure, from the fantastical thatched-roof water villas, some of which are cast out in the Indian Ocean and can only be reached by boat, to mealtimes, which can involve fishing or foraging. The entire resort is big on conservation and promoting Maldivian culture and that extends to the kids' club, which puts on wild art classes using palm leaves and coconuts, underwater treasure hunts with a marine biologist and boduberu drumming classes. While they're busy, parents can head to the wonderful Meera Spa for some unravelling ayurvedic treatments. Read our full review of Gili Lankanfushi££ | POOL | SPA | Best for arty types It's not every island resort that has its own art gallery, never mind one that's underwater. But snorkel along Sirru Fen Fushi's shore and you'll find a semi-submerged steel box filled with mesmerising underwater sculptures, designed by Jason deCaires Taylor, which doubles as artificial coral reef. The artsy theme continues above the surface, where families can learn Maldivian painting techniques at art school and hang out in stylish family villas with private pools and free minibars. There's also miles of pearly beach and a kids' club for children aged four and above.££ | POOL | SPA | Best for turtles You're more likely to bump into sea turtles than guests on this sprawling jungly island in the remote Gaafu Alifu Atoll. Hawksbills, olive ridleys and green turtles make regular appearances, in the house reef but also along the shore and under the water villas — meaning you're pretty much guaranteed a daily sighting. It's attached to a sister resort by a kilometre-long wooden bridge and everyone gets around on bicycles, making runs from the beach to the gigantic infinity pool to cooking classes and the kids' club heaps of fun. Happily, you can reach it by commercial jet so you won't have to wrestle any nervous children onto a cramped seaplane.££ | POOL | SPA | Best for large families This forward-thinking eco-resort in the manta ray-teeming Baa Atoll has huge family villas with private pools, upstairs sun decks, direct beach access and up to nine bedrooms. It's big on facilities too; aside from its kids' club, The Den, there's a cookery school, a library, an outdoor cinema, a recycled glass-blowing studio, tennis courts and an observatory, where, on a clear night, you can marvel at the rings of Saturn. And then there are the animals: a veritable menagerie of fluffy rabbits, flapping chickens and fruit bats coursing around the island. Read our full review of Soneva Fushi££ | POOL | SPA | Best for personal service This family-friendly resort in dolphin-packed Shaviyani Atoll is primped and preened to sandy perfection, from the raked beaches and sea-view restaurants to the spa's glass-encased treatment rooms. It excels in the way it cares for families; the service is as warm as the Maldivian sun; duplex villas have two bedrooms, private pools and an upstairs den for movie nights; and the Little Griffins kids' club has a 13m pirate ship and over 100 activities a week. Babysitting is complimentary and children under the age of 12 eat for free. ££ | POOL | SPA | Best for little superstars This low-key resort in the Baa Atoll has a long list of loyal guests, including Madonna who visited for a family holiday with her six children. On arrival, little ones are given mini bathrobes and slippers, comics and books, a parrotfish soft toy and an indoor tepee. Later, those aged between 3 and 12 can check into the treehouse-themed kids' club, while teens can take part in foosball and volleyball competitions at the Coconut Club. The beach is a beauty, while the house reef is easy to access and in excellent shape, teeming with clown fish (Nemos), powder blue tang (Dorys) and sea turtles. • Read our full review of Vakkaru Maldives££ | POOL | SPA | Best for energetic families Run by a smashing team, Ritz Kids is hidden inside a Teletubbies-style grassy knoll with a mega-climbing frame, swimming pool, water slides and water jets at its centre, while indoor spaces include a gaming room and napping pods. For older children, there's a separate activity centre with pool tables and a photography studio. The whole family can enjoy cycling around nearly two miles of sandy lanes and at the excellent Jean-Michel Cousteau Ambassadors of the Environment programme (the only one in the Maldives) you can learn about ocean conservation using drones and underwater robots.£ | POOL | SPA | Best for affordable fun It's unusual to find a resort in the Maldives that brings anything other than pricy private villas, but this large, cheerful resort in the barely developed Dhaalu Atoll has more affordable rooms and family-sized apartments, as well as water villas and beach villas. Children under the age of six can stay and eat for free (every restaurant, including the fine-dining restaurant and the teppanyaki grill, have children's menus) and there's an action-packed kids' club, Kandiland, with a climbing wall, trampoline and waterpark, open from 9am to 7pm every day.£ | POOL | SPA | Best for sporty types Parents will love the hip Ibiza-esque design, feel-good spa treatments and choice of five different bars. Children, meanwhile, will love the club houses (one for wee tykes and one for teens), beach sports and adventure trips. The all-inclusive is likely to keep everyone smiling; it covers everything from tennis and yoga classes to in-room minibars and barista-made coffee, as well as unlimited ice cream and non-motorised watersports. Family lagoon villas are the accommodation of choice, rolling straight onto bright white beach and into placid Tiffany-blue waters. Read our full review of Lux* South Ari Atoll£££ | POOL | SPA | Best for budding marine biologists At Six Senses Laamu children can learn to be a marine biologist before they even get their feet wet, with a free ten-week junior marine biologist online programme, video tutorials, downloadable colouring-in books and worksheets, and home experiments. Any newfound skills can be put into action when they arrive in the remote Laamu Atoll (which also doubled as Planet Scarif in the Star Wars movie Rogue One), with swims through fields of seagrass (the favourite food of green sea turtles), snorkels with manta rays and kayak tours through shadowy mangroves.££ | POOL | SPA | Best for keeping little ones entertained The five-star Sun Siyam Iru Fushi provides plenty of creature comforts for stressed-out parents — not least its award-winning Balinese-style spa — as well as a dedicated kids' club to keep youngsters entertained too. They can burn off energy thanks to ping-pong, billiard tables and splashing about in the family pool, while parents can escape to the hair salon, enjoy wellness and yoga sessions, and swim in the adult-only pool. Live entertainment and DJ sets — and enough restaurants to dine somewhere different each night for a fortnight — mean that any little ones are unlikely to get bored. You can opt to go all-inclusive, though options for B&B, half-board, and full-board holidays are available too. Up to two children can stay and eat on the same basis as their parents, free of charge.££ | POOL | SPA | Best for TikTokkersThis easy-to-access property in the north Malé Atoll, a 50-minute speedboat ride from the airport, has some of the biggest entry-level beach and water villas in the Maldives. Every villa comes with a large private infinity pool and a rooftop deck perfect for family movie nights complete with boxes of popcorn. Access to the kids' club (open to children aged from three to 11, from 9am until 7pm) is included in the rate and kayaks, SUPs and other non-motorised water sports are free to use, as are the tennis courts and football pitch.££ | POOL | SPA | Best for water babiesIt's not every resort in the Maldives that has manta rays in the backyard — in fact, it's pretty rare to find the creatures outside of certain atolls at certain times of year — but cross the bridge that links the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island's two beautiful all-natural islands and the chances are you'll spot at least a couple of the magnificent mobulidae pirouetting along the surface. Book a boat trip and you'll also encounter whale sharks, green sea turtles and dolphins. Back on land, there's a complimentary kids' club for three to 12-year-olds and plenty of free activities for older kids, including scuba diving intros in the pool and windsurfing along the beach. Food won't be an issue either, with 12 superb dining options, including underwater restaurant Ithaa.££ | POOL | SPA | Best for beachIt's sandcastle heaven at this pretty island resort located in the Maldives' northern Lhaviyani Atoll. The natural island is ringed by a long band of broad white sand flecked with coral, seashells and tiny hermit crabs, which gently slopes into the warm shallow Indian Ocean — perfect for tots. All of the villas come with outdoor space but the beach villas feel more spacious, even if the decor is a bit businesslike. The kids' club, with its soft play area and slides, allows parents to enjoy some grown-up time at the adult-only pool and excellent spa.£££ | POOL | SPA | Best for action-packed all-inclusive There's no shortage of all-inclusive resorts nowadays but Ozen Reserve Bolifushi is a cut above the rest in terms of facilities and value for money. The island itself is large enough to comfortably accommodate 91 pool villas, including water villas with slides whooshing into the ocean, as well as a communal infinity pool, a sea-facing gym, an ice-skating rink, an overwater spa, a kids' club and a teens' lounge. The Reserve Plan includes all five restaurants, theme nights, unlimited champagne and aged whiskies, free laundry and a spoiling three hours of daily spa treatments.£££ | POOL | SPA | Best for laid-back luxury This hip luxury resort is the place for a family holiday that feels more personalised than some of the big international chains. The kids' club at Joali has especially long opening hours, from 9am to 8pm, and every activity is complimentary, from cooking classes and ceramic art classes to tennis coaching and DJ workshops. All of the cathedral-like villas come with private infinity pools and there are a number of two, three and four-bedroom residences available if you want to bring the whole clan. No one will go hungry or thirsty either, with five restaurants, a sunset bar, a whisky and cigar lounge and an ice-cream parlour to choose from. Read our full review of Joali Maldives£££ | POOL | SPA | Best for heirs to the throne If Succession's Kendall Roy built a private island escape it might look something like this oval-shaped island in the resplendent Noonu Atoll. Aside from having its own private seaplane, and the requisite supersized luxury villas, Velaa packs in a wealth of facilities, including a golf academy and seven-hole course designed by José María Olazábal, a holistic overwater spa with a snow room, and space-age restaurant tower with a secret wine cellar. Heirs to the throne are catered to with a kids' club that has its own waterpark; water jet boot lessons with staff dressed as superheroes (Spider-Man, Superman, Iron Man); and padel lessons with ex-tennis pros on fan-cooled courts. • When is the best time to visit the Maldives?• Discover the best overwater villas in the Maldives• Read about the best hotels in the Maldives Additional reporting by Hannah Summers


Times
6 days ago
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17 of the best hotels in Sardinia
Upliftingly for somewhere with such a well-known bevy of beautiful beaches, Sardinia has largely resisted over-development. Even when its resorts are large, for instance — and many are, in fact, uncommonly small — they have been carefully built to fit in with the landscape. That means mostly low-rise buildings alongside the Med-lapped sand, or unobtrusive additions to nature reserve. Elsewhere, Sardinia's best hotels also include traditional stone houses facing vineyards, mountain-set creative retreats with a hippie vibe and an art nouveau villa in the capital, Cagliari. There are places that will delight everyone from couples to families, foodies to keen walkers, located from the glitzy Costa Smeralda to the quieter south coast and the escapist La Maddalena island. This article contains affiliate links, which may earn us revenue ££ | SPA | POOL This south-coast resort overlooks a lagoon occupied by a flamboyance of flamingos and is sandwiched between two of the Chia coast's most beautiful beaches; Monte Cogoni and Campana Dune are both reached by a free shuttle. Designed to sit seamlessly within its natural environment, the hotel itself is low-rise with 107 rooms split across two areas, one zoned for families. There's an ample supply of activities and restaurants, including sushi restaurant and lounge Flow.£ | POOL Book one of six rooms at this traditional stone house in the island's north and you'll feel like you're holidaying at the country retreat of a friend with impeccable taste. Service is relaxed and personal: instead of a restaurant, guests dine 'family-style' on a terrace with views over surrounding vineyards. Decor is both chic and traditional — wooden furniture and whitewashed walls — while the 20m pool is a knockout, set within rolling green lawns and fringed with fragrant rosemary bushes. Hosts can also arrange massages and cookery lessons on request. £££ | SPA | POOL This most recent addition to the Italian luxury hotel chain sits within the Tavolara marine reserve, an extraordinarily scenic strip of coastline even by Sardinia's high standards — the nearby cove of Cala Brandinchi is entirely deserving of its nickname, 'Little Tahiti'. The resort's interiors are equally appealing — from the restrained colour scheme of creams and greys, enhanced by pieces by local artisans, to the dreamy daybeds dotted around three swimming pools. Its 78 rooms range from spacious accommodation for families to dazzling sea-view suites, and there are two restaurants — one, Gusto by Sadler, has a Michelin star.££ | SPA | POOL The only Relais & Chateaux property in Sardinia, every inch of this hillside resort inclines its guests towards relaxation. Its 25 rooms are spread across traditional stone cottages, and suites all have private heated pools. Interiors blend seamlessly with the earthy tones of the surrounding landscape, and the resort's two restaurants encourage languorous meals. Both use ingredients from the owner's farm, which can be visited on a private tour and tasting experience — alternatively, book a spot on their day cruiser for a trip around local islands.£ | POOL Situated in the idyllic rural village of San Pantaleo, just a 20-minute drive inland from the Costa Smeralda beaches and resorts, this exceptionally pretty four-star hotel sits against a backdrop of craggy peaks and lush vegetation. The inside is charming too, with stone walls in shades of ochre and gnarled wooden beams, while its 35 rooms are finished with terracotta tiles and natural fabrics — the best with a balcony or terrace. Staff provide warm and discreet service, and an infinity pool adds to the sanctuary-esque atmosphere.££ | SPA | POOL This little island just off Sardinia has few upmarket hotels, but this relative newcomer — its only five-star offering — makes a good base for exploration of the Maddalena archipelago. Rooms here are decorated in high Italian style and the adults-only resort has all the amenities expected by holidaying urbanites: a spa with sauna, Turkish bath and heated pool, plus a cocktail bar, pizza joint and fine-dining restaurant. The real draws are all outside, though — just beyond the lovely pool there are countless pristine beaches to sunbathe on.£ In a quiet residential district of Sardinia's capital and surrounded by gardens, this art nouveau villa offers a greater sense of respite than staying downtown — though it's only a five-minute walk from the action. Inside, the look is restrained: a mix of pale walls and exposed brickwork and beams, plus monochrome details and original artworks. Of the 19 rooms, the best is a suite with its own hammam and sauna. Well-placed for airport departures and arrivals, it's also less than a 20-minute drive from Poetto beach, a four-mile stretch of sand beloved by visitors and locals alike. • Best family hotels in Sardinia• Best luxury villas in Sardinia ££ | SPA | POOL Su Gologone is a mountain retreat and creative enclave that offers guests everything from movies under the stars to cookery classes. Whitewashed rooms showcase local crafts and textiles, while traditional Sardinian dishes and wines are served on delightful terraces and in the herb garden. There are 65 rooms and suites and ample amusements for their occupants — including a 25m pool, tennis courts and mini golf course — while those in search of a sandy beach can make the 30-minute drive to the coast.££ | POOL This country estate is a mere hop from a prized north-coast stretch of beach, but feels a world away. It was once a farm and guests can expect well-spaced rooms and suites that look out over olive groves and fruit trees. Interior features such as wooden beams and terracotta floors pay homage to its rustic roots, but overall the look is one of restrained elegance — the pool, surrounded by perfect lawns, is particularly appealing. Meanwhile, the restaurant makes excellent use of abundant local produce, with a special tasting menu of local dishes such as Sardinian gnocchi with sausage sauce.£ In the historic centre of one of the biggest towns in the Medio Campidano province, this small three-star property is a rare departure from the prevailing local hotel aesthetic, with a modish look combining stripped floorboards, Chesterfield-style red sofas and industrial light fittings. Good-sized family rooms and a garden make it an excellent choice for those travelling with children to see the sights of the interior — it's only a 20-minute drive from Su Nuraxi (a megalithic complex and Sardinia's only world heritage site), and even closer to the thermal waters of Sardara.££ | SPA | POOL This characterful hotel is hidden among the lush foliage of a tropical-style garden and each room has a small terrace from where you can enjoy the view. The rooms are simple but well-sized, and shared spaces feature items brought back from the owner's extensive travels. Staff are friendly; they'll be happy to book excursions or get you a table at a recommended restaurant in Pula, though there's a bar on site serving tempting snacks such as Sardinian-style flatbread. After a day exploring excellent beaches and crystalline waters in the Bay of Chia, you can recuperate in the bijou spa.£ Seaside Alghero is one of the island's best-preserved medieval cities, and this low-key three-star property is one of few hotels in the historic centre, offering excellent value for money for those on a budget. Housed in a former monastery, it remains peaceful, with 20 simply furnished but comfortable rooms — be sure to book one with windows opening on to the courtyard. In summer, the hotel hosts classical concerts, which guests can enjoy for free — glass of local wine in hand — from a seat in one of the cloisters.£ | POOL Opened in 2023, this low-rise hotel is beautifully integrated into the rugged surrounding Sardinian landscape, its pool hewn amid pale rockface and surrounded by a smattering of trees. Delightfully far-flung — it's about 30 miles from both the coast and the city of Olbia — this is a place built for rest and recuperation. Its wellness offer includes activities such as yoga classes or bike and walking tours, as well as massage, a hot tub and a 'zero kilometre' breakfast. The 12 rooms — all doubles, bar one junior suite — are pale and sanctuary-like, making abundant use of natural materials such as wood and marble.£££ | SPA | POOL This extensively renovated, ultra-lux Belmond property is designed for villeggiatura: an extended stay in a single location for the sole purpose of rest and recreation, here made effortless by service so attentive it's practically preemptive. Like former guests Grace Kelly and Princess Margaret, the hotel possesses an aura of timeless glamour: its sinuous white architecture complemented by lush gardens and geometric decorations drawn by Sardinian artisans. Its two exceptional restaurants also showcase bold local flavours; there's a private beach and two pools, and the villas have private pools. ££ | SPA | POOL Four-star Le Sabine, one of several hotels within the Le Dune resort, provides the best value of the many upmarket options geared towards those in search of a straightforward family holiday. Those with children will find absolutely everything they need on site, including multiple pools and playgrounds and activities to satisfy all comers, from aspiring medieval knights (riding and archery) to ardent underwater adventurers (snorkelling and scuba diving). Rooms are well kitted-out and decorated in neutral pastel shades, set among gardens replete with colourful planting and surrounded on all sides by blue-flag beaches. £££ | SPA | POOL This resort is so huge that it comprises not one but two hotels, and the facilities here are an embarrassment of riches: among them a kids' club, seven restaurants and four swimming pools (have your own Wham! video moment in the one with a swim-up bar). Despite its size, it feels unobtrusive within the surrounding landscape — its 271 rooms and suites are spread across low-lying structures and are made from the granite rock characteristic of the area. Spectacular natural formations of this stone are a short drive away in Capo Testa, but with yoga classes, a golf course and water sports all available on site, you may never make it that far. Read our full review of Valle dell'Erica Thalasso and Spa Resort ££ | POOL Set between two sandy beaches, this family-run four-star property is classically Mediterranean in look, with Moorish arches and Sardinian-made ceramics and furniture. More than half of its 89 rooms have a village or sea view, and the five best suites have private infinity pools overlooking the coast. The shared pool has an almost-as-lovely aspect and is mere steps away from the hotel's private beach, where guests can book in for a massage in a linen-shrouded gazebo. The restaurant is also a highlight, serving a modern take on local dishes — and yet more ocean views. • Best things to do in Sardinia• Best places to visit in Italy Additional reporting by Richard Mellor Have we missed any? Let us know in the comments


Telegraph
13-07-2025
- Telegraph
The 10 best beaches in Brittany
If there's one category in which Brittany truly excels, it's beaches – that's what makes it such a popular family destination. Whether you prefer a classic resort snuggled around a golden crescent of sand, a secret cove you can keep to yourself, or a vast expanse where you can walk for hours with the wind in your hair, Brittany has them all. For safe family swimming, protected by lifeguards, stick to the sheltered resorts, where the inshore waters are generally shallow, and the sweeping tides offer perfect conditions for building sandcastles. Surf fanatics, by contrast, should head for the exposed Atlantic-facing strands of western Finistère. All our recommendations below have been hand selected and tested by our resident destination expert to help you discover the best beaches in Brittany. Find out more below, or for more inspiration, see our guides to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and things to do. Plage de l'Écluse, Dinard The Belle Époque resort of Dinard curves around a headland where each successive cove cradles its own delightful beach. The central Plage de l'Écluse is the broadest and prettiest, backed by ice cream stands and bathing cabins. Families love its gently sloping sands and easy paddling; older romantics stroll the coastal footpath just behind. Insider tip: Beachfront placards mark where Picasso painted the idyllic Baigneuses sur la Plage and other Dinard scenes. How to get there: Dinard is reached via a 10-minute river cruise or a 10-minute drive from Saint-Malo. Plage de la Grève Blanche, Île de Batz The pristine Plage de la Grève Blanche stretches in splendid isolation along the northeast shore of the Île de Batz, a stone's throw from the Channel port of Roscoff. Dotted with pink scallop shells, its irresistible white sands are safe for swimming, with even quieter beaches, and luscious gardens, in easy reach. Insider tip: Pick up a picnic in Roscoff before you set off; there are no facilities at the beach. How to get there: Frequent ferries to the Île de Batz sail from a long jetty in the heart of Roscoff. Cap-Coz, Fouesnant For its many repeat visitors, Cap-Coz is what Brittany does best: a peaceful little beachfront resort, with masses of soft sand for everyone. The beach itself is over a mile long; for half that length it lines a narrow sandbank, with a parallel tranquil beach steps away on its other side. Insider tip: The Centre Nautique Fouesnant Cornouaille rents out kayaks and paddleboards. How to get there: Summer buses connect Bénodet (five miles, or 8km, west) with Fouesnant, a mile northwest of Cap-Coz. Plage du Trez, Bénodet While Bénodet ranks as Brittany's most famous beach town, it's still a seaside village at heart, where families can play all day on four separate stretches of thick lush sands. Aquatic activities of all kinds are available, while there's a real summer-evening buzz to its cafés and restaurants. Insider tip: You can kayak down the river from Quimper to Bénodet. How to get there: Bénodet is a 10-mile (17km) drive south of Quimper, at the mouth of the Odet river. Anse de Dinan, Crozon peninsula If you like your beaches dramatic, wild and downright colossal, head to the sweeping Anse de Dinan, near the western extremity of the Crozon peninsula. It's a world away from the resorts, and its broad sands, receding towards the horizon at low tide, are largely the preserve of seabirds and dedicated surfers. Insider tip: Rent surf and paddleboards, or take lessons, from Crozon-Morgat Nautical Centre. Plage de Saint-Guirec, Ploumanac'h The pint-sized Plage de Saint-Guirec at Ploumanac'h is as charming a family beach as it's possible to imagine. At high tide it's a slim crescent of golden sand; then the waters drop, to reveal a host of gleaming pink-granite boulders, marching out towards an offshore islet topped by an enchanting castle. Insider tip: A couple of good hotels enable visitors to stay right beside the beach. How to get there: Ploumanac'h village, three miles north of larger Perros-Guirec, is served by coastal buses in summer. Plage d'Erquy, Erquy A prosperous fishing village with a sideline as a genteel family resort, Plage d'Erquy centres on one of the loveliest sandy beaches on Brittany's north coast. Families congregate along the permanent beach that lines the inner curve of the bay; the tide drains out so far that fishing boats anchor near its outermost tip. Insider tip: Besides boat trips and surf lessons, Erquy has a diving school, Histoire d'Eau. Plage de Morgat, Crozon peninsula Established as a seaside retreat by motoring pioneer M. Peugeot, over a century ago, Morgat remains a gorgeous little village, tucked away on the south side of the Crozon peninsula. Its luxuriant, sweeping sands offer sheltered swimming, with cafés, restaurants and imposing villas right alongside. Insider tip: Vedettes Sirènes runs boat trips around the peninsula, ducking into thrilling sea caves en route. How to get there: Summer buses circle the Crozon peninsula; Morgat is just south of Crozon itself. Plage de Kervenni, Lilia Vast sandy beaches, interspersed with dunes, line Brittany's exposed northwest Côte des Abers. The low-key little village of Lilia commands an especially fine strand, including Plage de Kervenni, with safe swimming and its own crêperie. Just offshore, on the Île Vierge, the world's tallest traditional lighthouse signals the start of the English Channel. Insider tip: At the very lowest tides, guided walks venture out to the lighthouse, though you have to return by boat. How to get there: Lilia nestles 20 miles north of Brest, just beyond Plouguerneau. Grande Plage de Quiberon, Quiberon Quiberon, the main ferry port for Brittany's largest island, Belle-Île, is an enticing destination in its own right, thanks to its magnificent beach. An enormous sprawling curve, the aptly named Grande Plage offers bars, restaurants and water sports galore, plus plenty of room to build sandcastles and daydream the week away. Insider tip: The spectacular but perilous beaches on the peninsula's western side are best admired from its shoreline hiking trails. How to get there: A slow 20-mile drive down its namesake peninsula, Quiberon is served by trains in summer only. How we choose Every beach in this curated list has been expertly chosen by our destination expert, to provide you with their insider perspective. We cover a range of areas and styles, from popular city beaches to lesser known corners – to best suit every type of traveller. We update this list regularly to keep up with the latest openings and provide up to date recommendations. About our expert Greg Ward is Telegraph Travel's Brittany expert. 'I first visited the region in early childhood, and returned repeatedly to write the Rough Guide to Brittany and Normandy. You can find me hiking in the wilder places or exploring the far-flung islands.'