Pointe du Conguel – loop on the Quiberon peninsula

Beautiful coastline! ☀️❤️ But don't forget sunscreen ☝️

A beautiful coastal hiking trail - for us again and again with rain today - great views... On the way back we left out a few corners because of the rain

The Quiberon peninsula, which juts out into the Atlantic like a spur, is characterized by two very different sides. The Côte Sauvage to the west is exposed to the winds and currents of the Atlantic. The beaches between the steep cliffs are - with a few exceptions - too dangerous for swimming. In the east of the peninsula, on the other hand, the coast is more gently sloping and sandy. Bathers and sailing enthusiasts will find their little paradise here. In order to make your stay there even more pleasant, there is an absolute ban on the beach for four-legged friends. In the south of the peninsula is the lively and densely populated seaside resort of Quiberon, which gave the peninsula its name. The hike itself runs on easily walkable, mostly flat, but partly sandy paths. The views of the individual sections of the coast are magnificent, especially in the western part. The infrastructure is also very good, so that there are always opportunities to stop for refreshments along the entire route.

The "almost" island of Quiberon is our destination today. We reach Quiberon via a land bridge said to have been formed by wind and sea currents in the 11th century. Of course, only after the massive erosion was made possible by deforestation. The diversity of nature is impressive and is shaped by the orientation of the peninsula: the western side faces the Atlantic. There, wind and waves have formed magnificent, wild stretches of coast. For visitors and bathers, entry is forbidden in many places because you want to protect the coastal vegetation and because it is simply too dangerous. But there are also wonderful hidden beaches and even a large area on the strait that is a paradise for kite surfers. The east side of the peninsula faces the mainland and Bay of Quiberon. The waves are gentle there and many beaches invite you to swim. In the town of Quiberon, which is very popular with tourists, we also see the first big hotels of our visit this year. But overall, the development is still very reserved. The strong tourism has affected the island so much that natural areas are often closed off by protective fences or similar measures. And it's dry! The drought is visible everywhere here too. Meadows and gardens are brown and dried up, the indestructible fern forests are already showing brown spots and the ubiquitous hydrangeas often make a very thirsty and sad impression. Nevertheless, we enjoy the tour around the peninsula very much. The paths are easy to walk and the views are great. Here is frank's version of the tour: https://www.komoot.de/tour/863151621