Expert tuition is also available, so you can learn to surf in safety. A rocky outcrop halfway between La Pulente slipway and Le Braye has a big sandy pool washed clean by the tide every day. Parking can be difficult during the height of the season, but the bay can be reached by a regular bus service. It can be reached only on foot by a path leading from the car park at the top of the cliffs, which helps to ensure that it seldom gets too crowded. The beach, which has pebbles near the top but fine sand lower down, is dominated by huge rock pinnacles sculpted into fantastic shapes by the elements.
Bathing is safe, but there are no facilities.
Overlooking the bay is Les Ruisseaux, a luxury estate favoured by wealthy residents. Also near the bay is La Cotte, the cave used by Old Stone Age hunters.','There are two ways to enjoy Portelet - from the cliffs high above it or by walking down long flights of steps to see the bay close up. The dominant feature is a small island topped by a round tower and cut off at high water but linked to the beach at low tide by a sandy causeway. Portelet has a good beach cafe and deckchairs and canoes for hire. At low water, you face a long walk and a long wade before you can swim with ease.