Biscay islands by boat: a photo tour

Saint-Martin-de-re-port | Biscay islands by boat Saint-Martin-de-Re on Ile de Re is one of the prettiest coastal towns that the boys came across on their travels and it is all set within fortifications engineered by Vauban. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Saint-Martin-de-re-restaurant | Biscay islands by boat The town of Saint-Martin-de-Re is largely unspoiled, with traditional restaurants lining the quay. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Saint-Martin-de-re-marina | Biscay islands by boat The visitors' berths at Saint-Martin-de-Re are inside lock gates that open and close around half-tide, with waiting pontoons outside. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Fish-market-st-martin-de-re.jpg The fish market in Saint-Martin-de-Re. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Fruit-shopping-st-martin-de-re | Biscay islands by boat Fionn shops for fruit at one of the local markets in Saint-Martin-de-Re. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Isle-de-Re-Bridge | Biscay islands by boat The Ile de Re bridge. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Chaveau-Lighthouse-Isle-de-Re | Biscay islands by boat The Chauveau Lighthouse is the only sea-based lighthouse in Charente-Maritime . For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Breakfast-on-the-boat-john | Biscay islands by boat What's the rush? John enjoys a leisurely breakfast on board Shark Bay . For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Le-Palais-Belle-Isle | Biscay islands by boat The boys reach Le Palais on Belle Ile. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay View-from-fortress-le-palais | Biscay islands by boat View from the fortress at Le Palais, which dominates the town. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Forttress-le-palais | Biscay islands by boat A tour of the citadel in Le Palais, with its massive thick walls, is well worth the entrance fee. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Harbour-le-palais | Biscay islands by boat Shark Bay picks up a mooring buoy in Le Palais Harbour on Belle Ile. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Birvideaux-Lighthouse | Biscay islands by boat The Birvideaux Lighthouse near Ile de Groix. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Port-Tudy-ile-de-groix.jpg Beware that the only fuel available in Port Tudy is in cans so if you need to refuel you'll have to go to the mainland at Loctudy. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Les-Perdrix-Loctudy | Biscay islands by boat Les Perdrix Lighthouse near Loctudy. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Ile-de-sein-anchoring | Biscay islands by boat The tiny island of Ile de Sein is surrounded by the clearest of water and it is so flat here that legend has it the sea has completely washed over the island in the past. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Biscay-ile-de-sein | Biscay islands by boat Can someone please just transport us to Ile de Sein right now please? For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Ile-de-Sein | Biscay islands by boat While in Ile de Sein, the boys' minds turned to the journey home and their voyage past Ouessant. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Biscay-wake | Biscay islands by boat Shark Bay leaves Biscay in her wake. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay Biscay-end-of-trip | Biscay islands by boat John and Fionn are elated with their achievements on The Great Motorboat Tour Biscay and the next trip is already in the planning, so keep an eye out for future announcements. For the full feature see the June 2013 issue of MBM. View photos of Spanish Biscay View photos of French Biscay

Biscay islands by boat: a photo tour

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