Brest is a port city situated in the Finistère department in the west of Brittany. The fact that it’s a coastal city means that you’ll have easy access to many extreme water sports activities but not only! You can also take part in mountain biking excursions along the rocky and rolling coast and also enjoy a bird’s eye view thanks to paragliding or skydiving activities.

Overall Brest proposes over 120 sport’s activities, many of the extreme ones can be practiced in the air, on land or in the water with sumptuous backdrops typical to the region.

Brittany’s coasts can be rough and rocky due to the impact of the ocean’s waves, this phenomenon usually limited to the winter months. The storms can be just as extreme as the activities practiced in the ocean of Brest.

Brest is also popular for its kitesurfing spots in its magical bays, notably due to its crystalline water. However, it is also has many spots great for SUP excursions and choppy waves that attract surfers from around the globe.

Not only does Brest have a variety of water sports spots, but they are located at very different areas, meaning you will always find a spot no matter what the water and weather conditions.