Penthievre Ocean

18.9°C Water temp · Sep 11

France Coastal 1 - Excellent 18.9°C

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Penthièvre Océan is a bathing beach located in the commune of Saint-Pierre-Quiberon in Morbihan, Brittany. The beach is situated on the Loire-Bretagne coast and is part of the Gulf of Morbihan area. The bathing zone is delimited and monitored according to European bathing water directives. The beach experiences seasonal variation in population, with higher frequencies during summer months.

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Water

Atlantic Ocean bathing zone. Tidal currents are present in the offshore area. The beach is situated on the coast of the Quiberon peninsula.

Location

Saint-Pierre-Quiberon, Morbihan (56), Brittany, France. The beach is accessible via designated entry points with parking available equipped with a barrier system.

Facilities

Public information panels at beach access points. Sanitary facilities connected to the sewage network located near beach access. Parking with barrier system.

Water Quality

Water quality is monitored according to European Directive 2006/7/CE. The bathing area has been classified and its robustness assessed. Historical water quality data has been reviewed.

Risks

Potential pollution sources identified include failures of pumping stations, animal presence on the beach, and bird nesting sites on the Téviec and Guernic islets. Potential for phytoplankton and macroalgae proliferation has been assessed.