Exotic sands

Plage de Saint-Nicolas

Îles Glénan, Finistère · 🇫🇷 France

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White shell-sand and clear shallows ten miles off the Finistère coast; sailors call the Glénans the Breton Tahiti.

Water at Plage de Saint-Nicolas (Îles Glénan, Finistère, France) runs to about 18°C at the height of the season, and Jun-Sep is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature: ~18°C in the warm season
Water: Genuinely tropical-looking turquoise over a white bottom; in Brittany
Sand: Blinding white shell-and-maerl sand, fine as sugar
Swimming: Gin-clear and brisk; calmest in the lagoon-like La Chambre anchorage between the isles
Best time to visit: Jun-Sep
Setting: Car-free islet of the Glénan archipelago ten miles off Fouesnant, seasonal boats from Bénodet and Concarneau
Beach type: Exotic sands
Region: Europe

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Plage de Saint-Nicolas: frequently asked questions

Where is Plage de Saint-Nicolas?

Plage de Saint-Nicolas is at Îles Glénan, on the coast of France.

What is the sea temperature at Plage de Saint-Nicolas?

In the warm season the sea at Plage de Saint-Nicolas reaches about 18°C. Genuinely tropical-looking turquoise over a white bottom; in Brittany.

When is the best time to visit Plage de Saint-Nicolas?

The best time to visit Plage de Saint-Nicolas is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Plage de Saint-Nicolas have?

Plage de Saint-Nicolas has blinding white shell-and-maerl sand, fine as sugar.

Is Plage de Saint-Nicolas good for swimming?

Gin-clear and brisk; calmest in the lagoon-like La Chambre anchorage between the isles.