The Gulf of Morbihan
and its islands
The Golfe du Morbihan, or ” little sea ” in Breton, covers an area of 100 m². It forms a kind of basin before entering the ocean, into which the Auray, Vannes and Noyalo rivers flow. This mix of fresh and salt water makes for a very special ecosystem. Bathing enthusiasts will appreciate that the water is significantly warmer!
Beaches, islands, boats, birds, …
The scenery is astonishing, magical and intriguing: some forty islands dot this small sea, some inhabited, others home to protected bird nests. Whether you’re visiting islands, fishing, sailing, tasting oysters or hiking, the Gulf is a destination in itself.
What you should take the time to (re)discover :
- Berder, an island of 23 hectares at high tide, a peninsula at low tide (timetables in pdf.),
- The island of Gavrinis
- Île aux moines
- Theisland of Arz
Several companies offer tours of the Gulf by boat … or helicopter! For vacationers and campground residents, the Izenah Croisières offers a 20% discount on cruises departing from Larmor-Baden…