Beaches on the seaside resorts of the Morbihan department in France

Introduction on the coastline of Morbihan

The department of Morbihan is a popular destination for seaside tourism. The beaches of Morbihan are generally easily accessible and there are large stretches of sand. The water temperature is very nice in summer, unlike other Brittany beaches, but one must be careful when swimming as there are very strong currents depending on the areas (second strongest tides in the world).

The Gulf of Morbihan and the Quiberon peninsula are the two most sought-after sites. The first one is composed of about 60 islands or islets with a narrow opening towards the ocean (1 km between Port-Navalo and Locmariaquer). The second one is a former island attached to the mainland by alluvial contributions. The west coast is totally wild and more reserved for hiking (very rocky coast). There are many beaches on the east coast, some of which are the most beautiful in Morbihan.

The northern part of Morbihan also has some gems, particularly around Lorient with the pleasant resort of Larmor-Plage.

Many small islands make up the department. The two most important ones are Belle-Ile and Groix.

The beaches of Loire Atlantique are located south and show the same characteristics as the beaches in Morbihan. The beaches of Finistere in the north take over with a very uneven coast and hide many small coves with beautiful scenery.