Beach
Plage de Locmaria
Île de Groix · Morbihan
In the south of the island of Groix, Locmaria is a south-facing village beach, sheltered by its bay, lifeguarded in summer, with a Hippocampe chair, ideal for swimming, kayaking, shore fishing and island life.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Family island beach in the heart of the village of Locmaria
- Atmosphere
- Island, family-friendly, peaceful and maritime
- Getting there
- Port de Locmaria, 56590 Île de Groix.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 9/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 5/10
- Reduced mobility
- 9/10
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About
Locmaria beach lies in the south of the island of Groix, right in the heart of the village of Locmaria. Facing due south at the back of a bay, it is more sheltered than the island’s most exposed beaches. At low tide, the foreshore opens wide and is good for walking and shore fishing. At high tide, swimming is closer. In 2026, Locmaria was one of Groix’s three lifeguarded beaches, from 6 July to 31 August, every afternoon from 1 pm to 7 pm. The tourist office also mentions a Hippocampe chair. Kayak hire lets you explore along the coast. Locmaria offers a rare mix on an island: a family beach, village services, water sports and a very local atmosphere.
What you will see
- Faces due south.
- A fairly sheltered bay.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Port de Locmaria, 56590 Île de Groix
- Services
- Shops and cafés nearby, kayak hire in season, first-aid post in season
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Dog rules vary by town and season; check the municipal order or the signs at the beach entrance.
- Accessibility
- Hippocampe chair, according to the tourist office
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In 2026, from 6 July to 31 August, 1 pm to 7 pm
- Tides
- Low tide for the foreshore and shore fishing; rising or high tide for family swimming
- Activities
- Swimming, kayaking, shore fishing, walking, photography
- Best time
- Around high tide; the morning for reflections
- Nearby
- The village of Locmaria, Port-Tudy, the Grands Sables, Port Mélite, the coastal paths
Tips on the spot
- Check the tide times before you go, and download them for offline use.
- Check the marine weather, swell and wind.
- Read the signs at the entrance and respect the flags and instructions.
- Choose the lifeguarded area when there is one, and do not overestimate your swimming level.
- Watch children at all times, and set a family meeting point.
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- Check the water quality in season, and do not swim if there is a ban.
- Arrive early in July and August; June and September are quieter.
- Use sun cream even when the sky is hazy, and keep a windproof layer.
- Respect the dunes and vegetation, and take all your litter home.
- If in doubt about conditions, do not swim.
- Hire a kayak to explore the coast.
- Come at low tide for shore fishing.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Family island beach in the heart of the village of Locmaria.
Why come here?
The easiest beach in the south of Groix, with a real village atmosphere, shops nearby, a sea more sheltered than on the wild coast and reassuring summer lifeguards.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Island, family-friendly, peaceful and maritime.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
In 2026, it was lifeguarded from 6 July to 31 August, every afternoon from 1 pm to 7 pm.
How do you get there?
Locmaria is in the south of Groix, a few kilometres from the ferry harbour at Port-Tudy.
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