- Shelter
- S, SW, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Sand anchorage off Porz Lazo on the Plouezec coast, east side of the Paimpol bay in northern Brittany.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sheltered from S, SW and W winds. Open to the N and NE and to swell from the English Channel. Strong tidal streams run in the Paimpol chenal, up to 3 knots at springs. Watch the drying rocks along the Plouezec shore and check the tide before closing the coast.
Practical
Mouillage forain on sand. No mooring buoys, no services. Port Lazo slipway lies 0.5 NM west. Paimpol marina, behind its lock gate, is 4 NM west and gives access to all services.
Ashore
The GR 34 customs path runs along the clifftop above Porz Lazo and leads north to the Pointe de Minard and south to the Pointe de Bilfot in under an hour. Small beach of sand and shingle at low water.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.76432, -2.94606 (48°45.86'N 2°56.76'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from south, south-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Porz Donan lies at 48°45.86'N 2°56.76'W, that is 48.76432, -2.94606 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Porz Donan sheltered from?
Porz Donan is sheltered from south, south-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Porz Donan?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Porz Donan.
How do boaters rate Porz Donan?
Porz Donan is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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