Baie de Quiberon — Anse du Goviro
Quiberon Bay · Goviro anchorage
47°29.9'N 003°07.1'W
Depth
3–7m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Excellent Holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m on clean sand. Excellent holding. Good NW shelter. Tidal range 4–5m. Open to SE.
About This Anchorage
The Anse du Goviro on the E coast of the Presqu'île de Quiberon is one of the most pleasant sandy anchorages in S Brittany — a wide sandy beach with good holding, moderate Breton crowds, and the dramatic tidal landscape of the Quiberon Peninsula. La Trinité-sur-Mer (6nm N) is one of Brittany's premier sailing bases — home to the legendary Figaro solo racing fleet. The Presqu'île de Quiberon's W coast (Côte Sauvage) is one of the most dramatic rocky coastlines in Brittany — accessible by walk from the anchorage.
Protected From
N · NW · NE · W
Exposed To
S · SE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Tidal range 4–5m — check LW depth. Speed limit 5kt near shore.
Hazards
- !Tidal range 4–5m — calculate LW depth before anchoring
- !SE/E exposure — Atlantic swell from the open bay
- !Busy ferry route to Belle-Île — ferry wake
Skipper's Tips
- →La Trinité-sur-Mer (6nm N): watch the Figaro solo racing boats and the Pen Duick historic yachts.
- →Walk the Côte Sauvage (W coast of the peninsula) — one of Brittany's most spectacular cliff walks.
Facilities
Several restaurants and crêperies in Quiberon town (1nm from anchorage).
Nearest provisions: Quiberon (1nm)
Best Months & Season
June, July, August, September
June–September. Good central Brittany sailing base — between the Gulf of Morbihan and Belle-Île.
Recommended Anchor Types
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