And voilà this is another peninsula in my lovely Morbihan of my gorgeous Bretagne in my belle France. I come here often and as often do not take pictures, sort of like a local habit nowdays I guess. This time wanted to put new pictures taken this week, into my blog and new text of beautiful Port Navalo ,part II !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
This Port Navalo port also hosts five maritime transport companies offering the possibility of carrying out cruises on the Gulf of Morbihan, with or without stopovers, to Île aux Moines, Île d’Arz, Gavrinis and the Auray River. Other destinations such as Belle-île-en-mer, Houat and Hoëdic are also possible from Port-Navalo. Some companies also offer regular crossings between Port-Navalo and Locmariaquer from April to the end of September.
Let me tell you, this is a harbor area with the sea, beaches, boats of all sorts and great seafood restaurant to boot. WE love it!!! It is about an hour from my house. I have written before on Port Navalo as said we come here often ,and were again this week. This coastal resort offers a panorama of Quiberon and Locmariaquer as well as the interior of the Gulf. The harbor of Port Navalo and its traditional port. Formerly animated by fishing, it is today a holiday resort. The view dominates the currents of the narrow gully which marks the entrance to the gulf of Morbihan and its islands which close the horizon.
The phare de la pointe or lighthouse of the tip of Port Navalo ; since 1840, a lighthouse indicates the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan. The current lighthouse dates from 1891. Port-Navalo is an excellent refuge in bad weather from south Strait the port is connected by sea links to Belle-Ile, Houat and Hoëdic islands. The lighthouse is an iconic and charming place, offering a splendid view of the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan. The walk around it is pleasant and allows you to admire both the ocean and the gulf, with a unique panorama at sunset.
Méaban is an uninhabited islet located in Mor braz at the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan. The island is uninhabited and is the site of a bird sanctuary. It is a site of prime importance for the nesting of the great black-backed gull, the lesser black-backed gull and the European shag. The following species of terns: Sandwich tern, at the end of the 1960s, the island of Méaban hosted the largest French colony with 3,800 pairs; Common tern; Roseate tern. The Méaban sector has a mussel bed. Buissons de Méaban diver with depths of 2 meters to 12 meters dive night time and on or boat.
The Passeur des Îles shipping company runs between Locmariaquer and the Rhuys Peninsula, the boat is more convenient! Locmariaquer and Port Navalo (Arzon) mark the entrance to the Gulf of Morbihan. While only a kilometer separates them, it takes over an hour to travel by car! By boat, the journey becomes a pleasant stroll along the Gulf’s currents. On the Locmariaquer side, beaches and megalithic sites punctuate the walks. On the Arzon side, Port Navalo is the starting point for a hike or bike ride along the many trails and cycle paths of the Rhuys Peninsula. Round trips are only valid for a single day.
The Pointe de Bilgroix dolmen looks like a long corridor about 10 meters long, on which only a single cover stone rests, enclosed in a restored cairn of dry stones established in two successive facings . A vertical slab closes the corridor to the west. The monument dates from prehistoric times, around 2700 BC., The Pointe de Bilgroix or tip of Belgroix is exposed to the winds, offers a 180 degree view of the Gulf of Morbihan. On one side the entrance and on the other the islands and the currents of the Gulf of Morbihan. At this point is a granite statue of Sainte Anne (Patroness of Brittany), erected on July 26, 1988.
You take the coastal path on foot leaving the Logeo, the coastal path passes over the dyke of the Pen Castel mill, one of the most beautiful tide mills in Brittany. The path then runs through a succession of classified tips like St Nicolas, Kerners, Penbert, Le Monteno, Bilgroix, and opens up different perspectives on the Gulf of Morbihan and the islands. On the way you can observe several megaliths, such as the tumulus called “Butte de Tumiac” aka “Butte de César” or the covered alley of Graniol north of the town of Arzon. After skirting the tips you will reach the bay of Port Navalo and its traditional port. Once animated by fishing, it is now a holiday resort. The view dominates the currents of the narrow inlet that marks the entrance to the gulf and its islands that close the horizon. Opposite, you can see the shores of Locmariaquer. After rounding the tip of Port Navalo, your steps will lead you to the Chemin du Petit Mousse, named after the tomb where an unidentified young sailor whose body was washed up on the coast is believed to be buried. And I am not a walker but this is a wonderful path to take, very nice views !
The official Passeur des Îles or taxi boat in Port Navalo: https://www.passeurdesiles.com/en/node/275
The town of Arson on its heritage : https://www.arzon.fr/listes/patrimoine/
The ports of Arzon on port Navalo :https://www.ports-arzon.fr/page/port-navalo
The tidal waves info on Port Navalo: http://maree.info/104
The city of Arzon on port Navalo boating info: https://www.arzon.fr/les-ports-et-mouillages-communaux/
The local Gulf of Morbihan tourist office on Port Navalo: https://www.golfedumorbihan.bzh/explorer-vannes/decouvrir-vannes/golfe-morbihan/presquile-rhuys/arzon/port-navalo/
You have it all to enjoy a wonderful day or weekend in beautiful Port Navalo in Arzon, in the Rhuys peninsula of my gorgeous Morbihan. Again, hope you have enjoy the post on the Port Navalo, part II !!! as I.
And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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