Plage des Sables Rouges, Red sand beach in Groix, France
The beach features sand mixed with garnet minerals, creating a distinctive red coloration that contrasts against the surrounding coastal landscape of Brittany.
The beach area contains remnants of World War II munitions, leading to enhanced security measures following an incident with campers igniting an unexploded shell.
Local residents refer to Groix as the Island of Garnets due to the mineral deposits that give multiple beaches their characteristic red tint.
The beach provides seasonal lifeguard supervision, disability access facilities, and rental equipment during summer months from June through September.
Natural processes cause the red garnet particles to surface primarily during winter storms, when strong waves mix the mineral deposits with regular sand.
Location: Groix
Address: 56590 Groix, France 56590 Groix
GPS coordinates: 47.63016,-3.41733
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:16
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Écomusée de l'île de Groix
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Réserve naturelle nationale François le Bail
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Camp gaulois de la pointe de Kervédan
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Menhir de Mez-Kerlard
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Dolmen de Vagouar-Huen
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1.1 km
Dolmen Mené Guioré
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Plage de Locmaria
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Plage les Grands Sables
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Église Saint-Tudy de Groix
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Monument aux marins disparus de Groix
2.8 km
Port Tudy jetty lights
2.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Léonard de Groix
5.4 km
Menhir Salver ar Bed
3.7 km
Plage de Porz Skedoul
1.8 km
Dolmen Men yan
5.2 km
Menhir Mez Kergatouarn
2.2 km
Dolmen Men kam
5.2 km
Chapelle Notre Dame du Calme - Le Méné
1.6 km
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Calvaire de Kerampoulo
1.7 km
Menhir de Kelhuit
5.4 km
Allée couverte du Storang
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Crique naturiste
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