Port Tudy

Built between 1861 and 1874 at the site of an old 18th century pier, this refuge port became a place of reference for tuna fishing on the Atlantic coast. The inhabitants of the island of Groix were mainly seafarers and fished for tuna from Portugal to Ireland, with some 300 boats, the famous Dundee tunnyboat. The Second World War brought this prosperous period to an end. Today, Port Tudy is one of the most visited marinas in South Brittany. Near the docks, the lifeboat shelter is a reminder of the glorious history of the Groix lifeboat crews.