- Shelter
- NW, N, NE
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the north coast of Groix, 2.3 NM west of Port-Tudy, Brittany.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sheltered from N, NE and NW. Open to the south and west. Sand and rock bottom, anchor in the sandy patches to avoid fouling the chain. Stay clear of the Pointe de Beg Melen lighthouse sector at the western end of the island.
Practical
Forain anchorage, no facilities. Closest services at Port-Tudy 2.3 NM east, with fuel, water, shops and the ferry terminal to Lorient.
Ashore
The coastal footpath GR 34 runs along the cliffs above the bay. Réserve naturelle François Le Bail protects the geological sites on the north coast of Groix, including the garnet-bearing glaucophane schists. Village of Locmaria 2 km inland with a bakery and a small grocery.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.63822, -3.50320 (47°38.29'N 3°30.19'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds
- Seabed
- sand, rock
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.6/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Baie du Ven Hoal lies at 47°38.29'N 3°30.19'W, that is 47.63822, -3.50320 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Baie du Ven Hoal sheltered from?
Baie du Ven Hoal is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east winds.
Can you anchor at Baie du Ven Hoal?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Baie du Ven Hoal.
How do boaters rate Baie du Ven Hoal?
Baie du Ven Hoal is rated 3.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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