Plouhinec (Finistère)

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Bay of Pors Poulhan - Harbour of Plouhinec
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Bay of Pors Poulhan - Harbour of Plouhinec
Sunset on the Plouhinec beach
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Sunset on the Plouhinec beach
Cormorants at the Harbour of Pors-Poulhan
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Cormorants at the Harbour of Pors-Poulhan

Plouhinec (Breton: Ploeneg) is a municipality in the French Département of Finistère in Bretagne. It has around 4,100 residents and an area of 28.05 km² and lies on the Pont-l'Abbé - Audierne Road.

Landmarks in the town include the Saint-Winoc Church, which dates from the 16th century, and the scenic, small natural port of the borough of Pors-Poulhan. Its smooth white-sand beaches with their light surf are ideal for families with children.

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  • The information in this article is based on a translation of its German equivalent.