To visit Le Guilvinec is to be constantly turned towards the sea and its surroundings. Fishing is the local economic activity for which the town is famous. You’ll come across fishermen, fishmongers, caseyeurs, fishmongers… But above all, you’ll be able to visit Haliotika, a unique place designed around the world of sea fishing: guided tour of thecoastalauction, guided discovery of the fishing return and a discovery area on the fishing trades.
And then the coast will beckon. Rocky out crops and water sportsbeaches line this typical commune, which is so proud of its heritage.
Along the way, you’ll come across relics and buildings inherited from the past: chapels, megaliths, fountains and wash-houses.
Le Guilvinec also has a lively town centre, with more than fifty shops and craftsmen offering local products and Bigouden designers. If there’s one event you won’t want to miss, it’s the two big markets, on Tuesdays and Sunday mornings, mostly in the main street (rue de la Marine) and around the church.
In 2019, Le Guilvinec joined the Sensation Bretagne network. This network, created in 1992, brings together 30 coastal resorts in Brittany. Linked by the GR® 34, they form a group driven by their passion for the region, united by a strong identity and shared values focused on eco-responsible tourism.
Le Guilvinec is renowned for its varied landscapes, with harbour, beaches, rocky points and valleys, and for the diversity of activities on offer.
Le Guilvinec market 
