The Virgin Island is actually a peninsula, located less than 3nm east of Cap de la Chèvre on the Cap du Port de Morgat, in the village of Saint-Hernot. Without any real danger, the point has a few shoals that are discovered at low tide. A wild and preserved spot, it is nevertheless very popular in summer with many boaters who come to enjoy this little gem of nature. It is not for nothing that the beach has just been ranked 7th most beautiful beach in Europe of the year in 2014 by the website European Best Destinations, a non-commercial platform responsible for promoting culture in Europe.
By land, the wild cove of the virgin island is accessible from Morgat by a magnificent hiking trail, the GR34, a subtle mix of pines, moors and heathers. It takes about an hour and a half to walk. It is also possible to leave from the Maison des Minéraux in Saint-Hernot. Faster, the beach will be reached in 30 minutes. The arrival is delicate, the descent on the beach is steep and slippery. The spot is also accessible by Kayak, Stand Up Paddle or with the Siren Stars Sirens . A walk that allows you to visit the different sea caves and more particularly the Devil's Hole.
Brittany in lagoon mode
The creek is a playground for fins / mask / snorkel. A transparent water with a sumptuous decor.
In a westerly wind, it is possible to anchor on both sides of the Virgin Island. The soil is mainly composed of sand, some algae and rocks are present nevertheless. The cove of Saint-Nicolas overlooks the cove, but it is best to prefer the cove of Saint-Hernot in a south-westerly south-westerly wind.
Few boats spend the night there, the cliffs, about a hundred metres high, to the west of the anchorage, do not allow you to enjoy the sunset, which disappears around 5 p.m. in summer.
A sound walk to discover in podcast invites you on the eastern facade of Cap de la Chèvre.
