Rannat Quiberonissa

Best Beaches and Coves

This collection spans the Quiberon Peninsula and Belle-Île-en-Mer, showcasing the diverse Atlantic landscapes of southern Brittany. It includes the rugged Côte Sauvage with its powerful surf at Plage de Donnant, the sheltered sandy crescents of Port Andro and Grands Sables, and the expansive dune systems of Kerminihy. These sites offer a mix of geological features, from the natural rock arch at Port Blanc to the turquoise inlets near the Poulains Lighthouse.

Best Beaches and Coves — Kartta

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Plage de Donnant

Surfing beach on Belle-Île-en-Mer’s western coast, characterized by high cliffs and strong Atlantic swells.

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B

La Grande Plage

The main south-facing sandy beach in Quiberon, bordered by a promenade and central town amenities.

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C

Plage de Port Andro

Sheltered sandy cove on the eastern side of Belle-Île-en-Mer, protected from prevailing westerly winds.

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D

Grands Sables

Belle-Île’s largest beach, featuring a rare convex shoreline that extends over two kilometers on the island's sheltered coast.

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E

Plage de Port Fouquet

Narrow sandy cove on Belle-Île-en-Mer, located north of Le Palais and used for swimming.

F

Port Blanc

Located on Quiberon’s Côte Sauvage, this site is known for its natural rock arch and rugged limestone formations.

G

Plage de Kervillen

South-facing sandy beach in La Trinité-sur-Mer, situated near local salt marshes with views of Quiberon Bay.

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Grande Plage

Two-kilometer sandy beach in Carnac, protected from winds and lined with historic 19th-century villas.

I

Plage de Ty-Bihan

Small sandy beach in Carnac, offering shallow waters and views across the Bay of Quiberon.

J

Plage du Gros Rocher

Small cove on Belle-Île-en-Mer, located along the coastal path between Le Palais and the point of Arzic.

K

Plage des Poulains

Located at the northern tip of Belle-Île-en-Mer near the Poulains Lighthouse and Sarah Bernhardt’s historic estate.

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Plage d'Herlin

Deep sandy cove on the southern coast of Belle-Île-en-Mer, enclosed by steep green cliffs.

M

Plage de Kérel

Sheltered beach on the south coast of Belle-Île-en-Mer, known for its fine sand and shallow waters.

N

Plage des Galères

Secluded sandy beach on Belle-Île-en-Mer, accessible via the GR340 coastal hiking trail near Port Andro.

O

Kerminihy

Expansive beach in Erdeven backed by protected dunes, with a designated area for nudism at its western end.

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