Morbihan gulf

Visit Morbihan gulf, Brittany

The Morbihan Gulf is an inland area of sea et that extends 20km from the Bay of Quiberon, in the south of the Morbihan department of Brittany. The gulf is entered through an opening between two peninsulas to the west with Locmariaquer towards the tip of the northern peninsula and Arzon on the southern peninsula.

The towns and villages around the edges of the gulf are a popular destination with visitors while the bay itself contains numerous small islands and is a haven for wildlife, especially birds.

Towns, villages and resorts

The most popular towns around the coast of the Morbihan Gulf are Vannes to the north-east and Auray to the north-west.

Both towns are a few kilometres away from the gulf itself, but certainly should be visited during your stay - Vannes has an exceptional old town, while the port area at Auray - called Saint-Goustan - is also very picturesque.

On the edges of the gulf itself there are several small harbour towns and resorts. Among the most popular with visitors are the Locmariaquer peninsula (including the megaliths of Locmariaquer) and including Cra'ch (to the north) and Saint-Philibert.

On the southern edge of the Morbihan Gulf the Rhuys peninsula leads to Port Navalo and Port de Crouesty at the tip of the peninsula (next to Arzon), which has a coastal path with some lovely views.

See also Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys on the southern edge of this peninsula and Sarzeau towards the east.

Islands in Morbihan Gulf

The two largest islands in the Morbihan Gulf are the Ile d'Arz and the Ile aux Moines. These two islands can be visited and explored, and make very popular day trips with visitors but do get rather busy.

You can also see the two islands from the mainland - the best view of is perhaps from the promontory on the northern shores of the bay at Pointe d'Arradon.

A boat trip is the best way to see the bay, and during the trip you will see other islands that are now submerged, some spookily still with prehistoric monuments still half-visible. Boats to explore the Gulf of Morbihan can be found at many of the towns around the gulf including Vannes, Port de Crouesty, Auray and Locmariaquer.

Beaches

For family friendly swimming and beaches it is preferable to head west to the longer beaches of the Atlantic Coast.

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Suggested places to visit near Morbihan gulf, France

Distances shown are direct, driving distances will be greater.

More suggestions: Arzon 9km; Port de Crouesty 10km; Port Navalo 10km; Locmariaquer 11km; Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys 11km; Saint-Goustan 15km; Auray 15km; Sainte-Anne d'Auray 16km; La Trinite sur Mer 17km; Carnac 21km; Carnac Plage 21km;

Morbihan gulf tourist information: sights and attractions nearby

Golfe du Morbihan - site of natural beauty (0km) : Megaliths of Locmariaquer - national monument (12km) : Megalithic site of Carnac - national monument (21km) : La Vraie-Croix - ville fleurie 4* (22km) : Jardins de Kerambar’h - remarkable garden (26km) : Marais Salants de Guérande - site of natural beauty (37km) : Massif Dunaire de Gavres-Quiberon - grand site of france (43km) : Parc Victor Chevassu - remarkable garden (45km) :

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