Ok so the world knows this town and Unesco recognised because of the megalith stones that abound here (see post). However, we come here literally for the beaches and the ambiance in good weather. Sometimes even in bad weather for the ambiance in the restos/bars. The town is great and well known in France and Europe in summer months.Enjoy it , good for the whole family, Of course, Carnac is in my beautiful dept 56 of Morbihan, and in my lovely region of Bretagne, and in my belle France. Therefore, here is my take onthe other beaches of Carnac !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.
The beaches are plenty in wonderful Carnac, and we have seen them all while visiting some, See my posts in my blog on the major beaches of Carnac !
The unique Men-Du beach on a big harbor dent with the possibility in low tides to walk to the island of Stuhan or île de Stuhan on your way to La Trinité-sur-Mer beaches (see post). Plage de Men-Dû beach is a fine sandy beach facing due south. It is shallow. It is a delight for swimmers at high tide, and for wading and shellfish gathering at low tide. In the center, the Île de Stuhan rises majestically. At low tide, this islet is connected to the mainland by a sandbar, known as a tombolo. A car park with direct access allows for convenient access to the beach by car. In July and August, a free minibus operates within the town and serves the beach. During this same period, a beach club also provides lifeguard services. Public restrooms are available. Animals are not allowed. Finally, a bar-restaurant is located near the beach.
The smaller beach of Beaumer is well sheltered from the wind and shaded, the beach extends east of the Grande Plage after Pointe Churchill. It is the ideal place for shore fishing. Note that the annual shore fishing trips are organized on the foreshore at Beaumer. Dogs not allowed. Parking lot behind the beach.
The plage de Kérivor beach is not well known, except by locals. So what about these creeks located nearby, at the western tip of Carnac and facing west and the Quiberon peninsula? Fine sandy beaches well exposed and almost deserted in August, it’s a discovery. Here, a large cove alternates with other smaller ones where everyone can find their place. No equipment and you have to walk a little to get there, however you have certain freedoms prohibited elsewhere, Wonderful find and we will be back quiet nice place to play with my boys ! The beach is not mentioned in tourist offices nor the City of Carnac ! You go there by the Chemin de Kerivor , there is parking at Parking Pointe du Po, and just next to it are the viviers de Saint Colomban for great oysters and mussels !! etc etc tastings, purchase and we get them at the fish market of Auray!! On site come every day in summer from Easter and every school holiday from 9h30 to 19h non-stop! You can see the beach on their webpage : https://viviersdesaintcolomban.fr/viviers/en/home-2/
The Port-En-Dro basin, built at the same time as the salt marshes, shelters small fishing and pleasure boats. On the seaward side, the nautical center houses the Yacht Club. Built in 1962, it overlooks an exceptional body of water: Quiberon Bay. This bay, sheltered by the Quiberon peninsula, is the ideal place to discover and enjoy water sports in complete tranquility throughout the year. The regattas organized by the Carnac Yacht Club offer a spectacular sight for onlookers. Just a short walk away, the small square of Port-En-Dro invites leisurely strolls with its shops and art studios. The food is plenty and would be unfair to just name a few, however, for something different head for the Kreiz An Avel, at 1 ave de la Chapelle, in the port du Pô area, a nice harbor where you can attained the beaches and have some good food looking at the sea, especially by plage Saint Colomban. Kids activities including learn to swim (special inflatable mini pools ) is available and supervise by certified instructors. Great seafood and pizzeria in two different legal entities , resto with Kreiz An Avel and pizzas with Pizza Baia (take out) 1 ave de la Chapelle. Same owners , they are in roundabout facing the harbor. We try for lunch the pizzas with canard, chorizos, and hams, with banana splits, ice cream, and creme brulée à coconut; with pints of beers pelforths. The price is right for a tourist area, the food was great, good company as we found British tourists who had come there the day before and like it a lot. The resto was full but always rotating with tables available and 3 servers. For a first impression , bit slow , but again very popular with locals and tourists alike.
The Anse du Pô cove nestles like a jewel in its setting at the end of Quiberon Bay. Walking along the coastal path, one can observe the immense biodiversity protected by the Natura 2000 network. This cove serves as a resting place for 3,000 wintering barnacle geese and as a nesting site for the magnificent common shelducks. Numerous migratory birds stop here and take advantage of the rich nutrients this corner of paradise provides.
There you go folks, the beaches of Carnac are glorious, the time of the year to be out every day, and they are popping indeed! This one at is very family oriented nice and quiet. Again, hope you enjoy the other beaches of Carnac !!! as I
And remember, happy travels , good health, and many cheers to all !!!
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