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Haliotika, la Cité de la pêche
Le Guilvinec · Finistère
Haliotika, the fishing discovery centre in Le Guilvinec: the world of sea fishing and, on weekdays from 4 pm, the trawlers returning, seen from the terrace.
- Suggested time
- 2 hours (late afternoon)
- Type of place
- Fishing discovery centre
- Atmosphere
- A lively harbour and a panoramic view.
- Getting there
- Panoramic harbour terrace, Le Guilvinec · booking recommended for guided tours
Who this place suits
- With family
- 9/10
- As a couple
- 7/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 6/10
- With a dog
- 2/10
- Reduced mobility
- 5/10
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About
Haliotika, la Cité de la pêche, overlooks the harbour of Le Guilvinec, one of Brittany’s great fishing ports. It introduces the world of sea fishing, from boats to fish, with visits for all ages. From Monday to Friday, from 4 pm, you can watch the coastal trawlers come back in from its panoramic terrace. Haliotika also offers guided tours, children’s workshops, a treasure trail, cooking classes with local chefs and tours of the fish auction. On the car-free terrace, you can taste a bowl of langoustines or a buckwheat ice cream facing the harbour. During the holidays, themed programmes are added, for example at All Saints.
What you will see
- Panoramic view over the harbour of Le Guilvinec
- Trawlers returning on weekdays from 4 pm
- Guided tours and children’s workshops
- Cooking classes with local chefs
Tips on the spot
- Come on a weekday in the late afternoon to see the boats come in.
- Park in the large car park in front of the tourist office.
- If in doubt about times, call 02 98 58 28 38.
Frequently asked questions
When can you see the boats come in?
Monday to Friday, from 4 pm, from the panoramic terrace.
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Photograph: Moreau.henri · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
