- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off the Île de l'Aber on the south coast of the Crozon peninsula, in the bay of Douarnenez, Finistère.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the south in settled weather. The island connects to the mainland by a tombolo of sand and pebbles, uncovered at low water. Sand holding. Shelter from N to SE only; clear out if the wind backs into the west.
Practical
Forain anchorage with no facilities. Closest all-weather refuges are Morgat at 2,3 NM W and Camaret-sur-Mer at 6,7 NM NW through the Toulinguet passage.
Ashore
The site sits inside the Parc naturel régional d'Armorique. Ruins of a small Iron Age fort and a 19th-century coastal battery on the island. GR 34 coastal path follows the cliffs between Morgat and Cap de la Chèvre, with access from the tombolo at low water.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.22543, -4.43859 (48°13.53'N 4°26.32'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Île de l'Aber lies at 48°13.53'N 4°26.32'W, that is 48.22543, -4.43859 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Île de l'Aber sheltered from?
Île de l'Aber is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Île de l'Aber?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Île de l'Aber.
How do boaters rate Île de l'Aber?
Île de l'Aber is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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