Campsite near Etel

A gem of southern Brittany, the ria d’Etel reveals a beautiful coast spectacularly divided, stretched along an arm of the sea that delves into the land. Bathed in waters of ever-changing colours, the Ria d’Etel has been a hotspot for writers, poets, musicians all seeking the “glaz,” that elusive Breton tint, a blend of blue, green and grey… This ria entices through its sinewy contours, its scattered boulders such as the small island of Nohic, its secret coves and its charming little ports, such as picturesque Vieux Passage, and Magouër, the last port before the ocean.

It is essential to arrive early in the morning in order to truly capture the magic of the ship graveyard, when the first rays of sunlight illuminate the landscape with stunning contrasts opposite Etel port. For those staying at le Moténo Campsite, it is a quick and simple journey to the path that runs along the Ria. From here, prick up your ears for the sounds of birdsong: herons, egrets, terns, European shag etc, that blend in with the smells of gorse and heather…

Around the Golf of Morbihan, visitors can also head to Carnac, a land that contains the largest cluster of megaliths in the world ! Not far from Carnac Beach, the peninsula of Quiberon is another must-see site for tourists in southern Brittany. Quiberon is also the spot where one can find the water buses that ensure the connection between the land and Belle Ile en Mer. One of the other musts on a tourist’s to-do list when in Morbihan, is to visit the medieval city of Vannes as well as the château de Suscinio, which was once the summer abode of the Dukes and Duchesses of Brittany.