Beach
Plage du Goh Velin
Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys · Morbihan
In Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, the Goh Velin is a vast beach behind the dunes, facing the bay of Quiberon and its islands, with summer lifeguards, three car parks, a playground, picnic areas, a sailing school, a Hippocampe chair and a Tiralo.
- Suggested time
- 3 hours to a full day
- Type of place
- Large family beach facing the bay of Quiberon, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible
- Atmosphere
- Family-friendly, open, nautical and very Rhuys peninsula
- Getting there
- Plage du Goh Velin, 56730 Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys. Three main car parks: Baie d’Abraham, Route des Sables and Route du Rohu.
Who this place suits
- With family
- 10/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 10/10
- Solo
- 9/10
- With a dog
- 1/10
- Reduced mobility
- 10/10
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About
The Goh Velin beach stretches behind the dunes of Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, facing the bay of Quiberon and the islands. Its appeal is as much scenic as practical. Three access points shape the beach: the Route de la Baie d’Abraham with picnic tables, a playground and a bar-restaurant; the Route des Sables with the first-aid post and disabled access; and the Route du Rohu, on the sailing school side. Public toilets are open at all three access points in summer. Swimming is lifeguarded in July and August. The first-aid post is open from 1.30 pm to 7 pm and lends a Hippocampe chair and a Tiralo on booking. The site is on the GR34 and is ideal for a day combining swimming, picnics, walking and water sports. Water quality is monitored from June to mid-September by Golfe du Morbihan Vannes Agglomération. Animals are not allowed on the beach.
What you will see
- A large beach behind the dunes.
Practical information
- Getting there
- Plage du Goh Velin, 56730 Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys; three main car parks: Baie d’Abraham, Route des Sables and Route du Rohu
- Services
- Three car parks, public toilets at all three access points in summer, picnic tables at Baie d’Abraham, playground, Le Vert d’O bar-restaurant at Baie d’Abraham, sailing school at Le Rohu, first-aid post
- Parking
- Can be very busy in July and August and on sunny weekends
- Pets
- Not allowed on the beach
- Accessibility
- Very good in season, Hippocampe chair and Tiralo on booking
- Lifeguarded swimming
- In July and August, first-aid post open from 1.30 pm to 7 pm
- With family
- Very well suited during lifeguard hours
- Water quality
- Monitored from June to mid-September
- Tides
- Strong influence; at low tide, a wider foreshore and a longer walk to the water; at high tide, swimming is closer
- View
- The bay of Quiberon and the islands
- Activities
- Swimming, sailing, paddleboarding, walking, GR34, picnics, children’s games
- Safety
- Follow the first-aid post’s flags, watch children despite the family setting, respect the sailing school channels, stay on the paths through the dunes, check wind and tide before paddleboarding or sailing
- Best time
- With family, in July and August during lifeguard hours; in a wheelchair, 1.30 pm to 7 pm after booking the equipment; for calm, the morning; for walking, low tide or mid-tide
- Photography
- The top of the authorised dune paths, the shore facing the bay of Quiberon, the GR34; late-afternoon light
- Ideal for
- Families, people with reduced mobility, lifeguarded swimming, sailing, picnics, GR34
- Nearby
- Saint-Gildas-de-Rhuys, the Pointe du Grand Mont, Port aux Moines, Sarzeau, the bay of Quiberon, the GR34
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.
- Book the Hippocampe chair or Tiralo at the first-aid post.
- Use the Route des Sables access for the first-aid post and disabled access.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of beach is it?
Large family beach facing the bay of Quiberon, lifeguarded and wheelchair accessible.
Why come here?
One of the most complete beaches on the Rhuys peninsula for a family day, with real accessibility, water sports, services spread over three access points and an open view over the bay of Quiberon.
How much time should I allow?
3 hours to a full day.
What is the atmosphere like?
Family-friendly, open, nautical and very Rhuys peninsula.
Is swimming lifeguarded?
Yes, in July and August, from 1.30 pm to 7 pm.
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