Mine d'Or Beach in Pénestin - France
Information on the Mine d'Or Beach in Pénestin (France)
Description and location of the Mine d'Or Beach in Pénestin (56760)
Our opinion on the Mine d'Or Beach
Bordered by high ochre coloured cliffs, Pénestin’s La Mine d’Or Beach is the most popular beach of the resort. The site is beautiful, probably one of the best of Brittany and, on top of that, it has its own story to be told! It is a former gold mine (gold was found directly outdoors in the sands of the foot of the cliffs) whose operation was stopped in the early 20th century (low profitability). This vast sandy beach extends for about 2 km in a beautiful landscape. It is an ideal place to swim (even if it is not supervised) or to walk around. Access is by a trail on a gentle slope from the car park (free). There are a few restaurants across in “rue de la Plage”.
Characteristics of the Mine d'Or Beach
Type of beach
- Creek
- Shade
- Lawn
- Pebbles
- Sand
- Cement
Equipment on the beach
- Handicap accessible
- Swimming pool
- Kids Club
- Shower
- Mattress rental
- Free parking
- Payed parking
- Paddle boats
- Lifeguards in season
- Restaurants
- WC
Recreation
- Beach volleyball
- Nautical Center
- Sand Yachting
- Nursery
- Fishing
- Nautical sports
- Surfing
- Scuba diving
- Kitesurfing
Location
- Difficult access
- Nude beach
- Wild beach
- Near city center
Miscellaneous
- Barbecues permitted
- Dogs allowed
- Smoke-free beach
Photos of the Mine d'Or Beach
With its ochre colour, this Pénestin’s beach is one of the most visited beaches in the south of Morbihan. In this photo, you can see the two kilometres of sand.
In the centre, we have the access to this beach (possible for people with reduced mobility if assisted).
Behind the beach, you begin to see Poudrantais Beach (accessible from the beach at low tide).
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