Groix, Island in Brittany, France.
The island stretches seven kilometers long and three kilometers wide, featuring high cliffs on the north coast and sandy beaches in secluded coves to the south.
During the early 20th century, Groix established itself as the leading tuna fishing port in France, with numerous fishing vessels operating from its harbor.
The main church steeple displays an iron tuna weathervane that indicates wind direction, reflecting the maritime traditions deeply rooted in local heritage.
Regular ferry services connect the port of Lorient to Port-Tudy on Groix, with crossings taking approximately 45 minutes and operating multiple times each day.
The Plage des Grands Sables stands as Europe's only convex beach, shifting approximately 10 meters annually due to specific ocean current patterns.
Location: Groix
GPS coordinates: 47.63687,-3.46121
Latest update: March 9, 2025 16:38
France offers multiple beaches, from Normandy limestone cliffs to Corsican bays. This selection presents white sand beaches, cliffs, protected coves and nature reserves across different regions.
Phare de Pen-Men
3.8 km
Phare de la Pointe des Chats
3.5 km
Écomusée de l'île de Groix
1.2 km
Réserve naturelle nationale François le Bail
2.4 km
Camp gaulois de la pointe de Kervédan
3.3 km
Menhir de Mez-Kerlard
2.6 km
Dolmen de Vagouar-Huen
2.6 km
Dolmens Men Cam et Men Yann
1.9 km
Allée couverte de Kerrohet
2.6 km
Dolmen Mené Guioré
2.6 km
Plage les Grands Sables
3 km
Plage du Petit Pérello
6.9 km
Église Saint-Tudy de Groix
531 m
Port Tudy jetty lights
1.5 km
Monument aux marins disparus de Groix
741 m
Chapelle Saint-Léonard de Groix
2.2 km
Menhir Salver ar Bed
466 m
Dolmen Men yan
2 km
Dolmen Men kam
2 km
Menhir Mez Kergatouarn
1.3 km
Dolmen de Caudric
7.5 km
Allée couverte du Storang
2 km
Chapelle Notre Dame du Calme - Le Méné
2.1 km
Chapelle de Notre Dame de Placemanec à Groix
2.3 km
Calvaire de Kerampoulo
1.7 km
Menhir de Kelhuit
2.1 km
Chapelle de la Trinité de Loctudy
514 m
Dolmen de Trehor-Park-Korriger
2.9 kmReviews
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