La Grande Plage, Plouharnel is a sprawling beach located in the town of Plouharnel in the Morbihan department of Bretagne, France. The beach is nestled in the northern part of the scenic Quiberon Bay, a popular stopover for travelers heading to destinations like Quiberon or Belle Ile en Mer.
The beach is renowned for its vast stretch of sandy landscape that seems to extend infinitely along the coastline, offering an expansive playground for beach-goers. This enormous size often gives the beach an appearance of being practically deserted, as visitors are sparsely distributed across its large territory. Despite its size, La Grande Plage is known for maintaining a serene and uncrowded atmosphere, making it an ideal location for long, peaceful walks, especially for families with children.
In terms of natural characteristics, it's worth noting that the water at La Grande Plage can be quite cold, even during the summer months. However, this doesn't deter visitors from enjoying the beach's beautiful and peaceful surroundings.
La Grande Plage is not just a haven for those seeking tranquillity, but also a popular location for board sports enthusiasts. The beach's vast expanse offers ample space for various water sports activities. Visitors to La Grande Plage can also enjoy the unique opportunity of sand yachting as they approach the Quiberon peninsula.
Visitor reviews highlight the vastness and beauty of the beach, with many appreciating its seemingly endless stretch of sand. It is particularly loved for being an ideal location for long walks and board sports. However, some visitors have complained about the water being too cold for swimming in June.
If you’re planning a trip to La Grande Plage in Plouharnel, consider staying in the town itself, which offers convenient accommodation options within walking distance to the beach. Many visitors also choose to stay in the nearby towns of Quiberon or Carnac, enjoying both the serene beach and exploring the picturesque Quiberon Bay area.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 47.582844 / Longitude: -3.14288
La Grande Plage is located in Brittany. The following map of La Grande Plage shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 14.4°C/22.9°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 20.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 19.3 °C |
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| Wave Height | 1.2 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:49/20:24 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 9.5 hrs |
| UV Index | 5.1 |
| Cloud Cover | 41% |
| Speed | 29 km/h |
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| Gusts | 39.6 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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