Plage de Kerhillio
France · Bretagne
The Kerhillio beach in Erdeven, Brittany, is a family-friendly sandy beach north of the Bay of Penthièvre. It offers stunning views of the Quiberon peninsula and Belle-Île-en-Mer. It is a well-known spot for kitesurfing and land sailing, with designated areas throughout the year.
Very long, it attracts riders for its generous space and southwest orientation. Local schools offer lessons all year round, and the spot mixes freeride, waves, and foil depending on the conditions.
Popular with locals and tourists, it remains pleasant thanks to its beach that stretches for kilometers without major obstacles.
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The spot is oriented southwest, ideal for a wind from the south to west-northwest sector, providing a perfect side-on for navigation. The kitesurfing area is marked in the south-east part of the beach, beyond the yellow cylindrical buoys; this is where you rig and launch, facing the two markers on the sand. The water is shallow near the shore, suitable for beginners and easy relaunches.
The water surface is generally flat to chop with west winds, protected from swell except when it comes from the south where it comes in well and forms accessible waves for experienced riders, especially at high tide. At low tide, the beach widens significantly, perfect for rigging with plenty of space, but the water remains navigable everywhere. It is an excellent freeride and bump & jump spot, with enough room not to interfere with each other, even in high season if the zones are respected.
No obstacles like rocks or trees offshore, just a few menhirs near the dune. Schools like Rêve de Glisse or NKS are based there and monitor the sessions.
Sources :tourismebretagne.com · ecole-kitesurf-quiberon.fr · kitetrip-planner.com · nks56.com · newkite.fr · baiedequiberon.bzh
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