Saint-Colomban beach, Sandy beach and windsurfing spot in Carnac, France.
Saint-Colomban beach stretches along the Bay of Quiberon, offering golden sand shores and clear waters suitable for swimming and water activities.
The beach lies near the ancient megalithic alignments of Carnac, which date back to prehistoric times and mark this coastal area's early human presence.
Local fishermen maintain traditional practices at Saint-Colomban beach by gathering clams and cockles during low tide periods throughout the year.
The beach provides supervised swimming areas during summer months, with dedicated parking spaces, restrooms, and drinking water stations for visitors.
Saint-Colomban beach stands as the westernmost beach of Carnac, attracting professional windsurfers due to its favorable wind conditions.
Location: Carnac
Address: Saint Colomban 56340 Carnac
GPS coordinates: 47.56859,-3.09795
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:34
The prehistoric sites of Carnac contain megalithic stones that extend for kilometers. The coastal location features sandy beaches, a marina, and historic buildings. The area includes stone alignments, dolmens, burial mounds, and natural coastal landscapes along the Brittany shore.
Carnac stones
3.1 km
Saint-Michel tumulus
2.8 km
Église Saint-Cornély de Carnac
2.2 km
Abbaye Saint-Michel de Kergonan
3.2 km
Ménec alignments
3.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Colomban de Carnac
537 m
Prehistoric museum
2.3 km
Grande plage de Carnac
2.2 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Fleurs de Plouharnel
3.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Michel de Carnac
2.9 km
Menhir du Bourg
2.2 km
Fontaine Saint-Colomban
752 m
Menhirs de Kerderff
2.9 km
Cruz-Menquen dolmen
2.6 km
Calvaire Saint-Michel de Carnac
2.8 km
Dolmen de Kergavat
3.1 km
Fontaine Saint-Cornély
2.1 km
Le Jardin de Césarine
2 km
Maison des Mégalithes
2.8 km
Carnac Thalasso & Spa Resort
1.4 km
Grande plage de Carnac
2 km
Plage des Sables Blancs
2 km
Plage de Ty Bihan
534 m
Dolmen de Carnac-Plage
1.9 km
Plage de Légénèse
973 m
Ancien four à goémon de Saint-Colomban
745 m
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Penthièvre
3.1 km
Chapelle de la Congrégation de Carnac
2.3 kmReviews
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