- Shelter
- NE, E, S, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sandy anchorage off the north-west coast of Île de Houat, in the Mor Bras between Quiberon and Belle-Île.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from the west, watching for the rocks off the north shore of the island. Sand bottom with good holding. Sheltered from NE, E, S and SE winds, exposed to the N and W.
Practical
No facilities at the beach. Port de Saint-Gildas, the small harbour of Houat, lies 1.6 NM to the E with water, bins and a shop in the village. Port de l'Argol on Île d'Hoedic sits 5.8 NM to the SE.
Ashore
The beach runs for about 1 km of white sand. Houat village, with two bakeries, a small supermarket and the island church, is roughly 2 km east on foot across the island. The whole island is part of the Natura 2000 Mor Braz site.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 47.39663, -2.99488 (47°23.80'N 2°59.69'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Plage du Béniguet lies at 47°23.80'N 2°59.69'W, that is 47.39663, -2.99488 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Plage du Béniguet sheltered from?
Plage du Béniguet is sheltered from north-east, east, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Plage du Béniguet?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Plage du Béniguet.
How do boaters rate Plage du Béniguet?
Plage du Béniguet is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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