Port de plaisance de la Turballe, marina in La Turballe, France
Port de plaisance de la Turballe, marina in La Turballe, France — photo 2
Port de plaisance de la Turballe, marina in La Turballe, France — photo 3
Port de plaisance de la Turballe, marina in La Turballe, France — photo 4
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Port de plaisance de la Turballe

La Turballe is a working port with real character — it doubles as an active fishing harbour complete with a fish auction hall, so you get an authentic slice of French coastal life rather than a sterile marina. Around 330 berths, 24-hour access, and a gas depot keep things practical, while a summer bakery means fresh bread is never far away. Just inland, the Parc naturel régional de Brière opens up a vast wetland landscape worth exploring if you fancy getting off the boat.

Based on AIS data

quiet → busy

Popular Times

Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.

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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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  • Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Busiest around 08:00 — mostly boats leaving
  • Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 14:00
  • 88% of visits are overnight
  • Typical stay: ~23h
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Plan a Passage

Popular

24 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.

How busy is it?

typically 10th busiest of 14 nearby spots across the year

SepBusy
OctModerate
NovModerate
DecModerate
JanQuiet
FebQuiet
MarModerate
AprModerate
MayBusy
JunBusy
JulPacked
AugPacked
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Busy
Packed
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