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Plage de l'Hôpital
This beach was named after a shipwreck in the late 19th century. Outdoor showers. It refers to the sector of the Dune du Nord located on the side of Fatima (on the island of Cap aux Meules).
 
Plage de la Dune de l'Ouest
A nice beach to walk and often used by windsurfers and kitesurfers. Spectacular sunsets! This beach is also known as the Corfu beach. This is a reference to the shipwreck of the Corfu Island, in 1963. Remnants of the wreckage can be seen from the beach ...
 
Plage de la Pointe-aux-Loups
Some say that this majestic beach gives access to some of the warmest water Les Îles have to offer, much like the beaches at Pointe de l'Est and at Grande Échouerie. Sea currents are very strong. Parking on shoulder of the road (cycling path) and sand ...
 
Plage de la Dune-du-Sud
The only beach with red cliffs and caves to explore at low tide. A very sheltered beach, good for long walks. Busy area in the high season. Family beach with toilets and picnic tables.
 
Plage de la Martinique
Martinique beach is located on Îles-de-la-Madeleine. This beach is perfect for families with young children, as the water is shallow over a long distance. This beach overlooks Baie de Plaisance and joins Plage de Cap.
 
Grande Échouerie beach
This beach makes up the coastline of the East Point National Wildlife Reserve. The beach seems to go on forever, and you can walk it to the end where you may see seals playing in the water.
 
Plage de la Dune-du-Sud (Cormorandière)
A white sand beach that is less frequented than the western section of Dune du Sud. Wide open spaces. This is the ideal beach for a long walk, right up to the Grande-Entrée channel.
 
Plage de la Dune du Nord
The Dune du Nord links Île du Cap-aux-Meules and Île de Pointe-aux-Loups. Seals can sometimes be observed on the lagoon side. The part of this beach that is accessible from Fatima (Île de Cap-aux-Meules) is also known as Plage de l'Hôpital.
 
Plage du Bassin Est
This is a fine choice in the Grande-Entrée sector. You'll be able to observe seals out at sea. Be careful of sea currents.
 
Plage du Cap
The Plage du Cap, located in the Magdalen Islands and is accessible by chemin de la Baie-de-Plaisance in Portage-du-Cap. The beach overlooks the Bay of Plaisance and joins the beach of Martinique. The beach is known for collecting sand dollars. It is ...