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Top 5 things to do in winterto the rhythm of the tides

Top 5 things to do in winter with the rhythm of the tides

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With all this cold, you’re getting ready for your winter skiing holiday. However, as a local, spending a winter holiday in Granville Terre et Mer has undeniable physical and psychological benefits. All the more reason to spend your next winter holiday at home. Follow the rhythm of the tides and discover our 5 ideas for a “Granville Terre et Mer” winter! On the programme: discovery, relaxation and tasting!

1) Getting started

sand yachting

Head for the long sandy beaches of Jullouville and Saint-Martin de Bréhal, and you’ve got a choice of spots to try your hand at sand yachting with 8 Milles Nautic!
Book for at least 6 people.

From the age of 10, sand y achting is accessible to everyone and gives you an immense feeling of freedom.

Watch the wind rush through the sail, listen to the shells crunch under the wheels, feel the breeze on your face… Fill up on oxygen and sea air, and enjoy the sea spray!

2) Bathing in the sea

in winter

Immersing yourself in the deep blue sea this winter is an invigorating and unforgettable experience that combines cold therapy with personal challenge. If you’d like to swim in a swimming costume from December to February in complete safety, there are groups of locals who enjoy this activity at Le Plat-Gousset in Granville.

Swimming in cold water is good for both mental and physical health, with certain precautions. However, there are risks involved, particularly for people with a medical history.

Not swimming alone, wearing a swimming cap, wearing warm clothes when getting dressed, learning to control your breathing and applying the “one minute per degree” rule are some of the keys to enjoying the benefits of swimming in cold water without putting yourself at risk. Don’t hesitate to contact the ” Au bain quotidien ” association in Granville, which provides support for people wishing to take up the sport.

The effects of winter swimming vary from person to person, but you’ll be surprised at the sense of well-being it brings during and several hours afterwards. It’s not impossible that the weather will be sunny, so you’ll also benefit from the vitamin D, so precious in this winter period.

4) Drinking

a hot chocolate on the terrace

Hot chocolate is the comforting drink of winter, without getting cold.

Head to the terrace of Picorette, Yver or Dame Gourmande to enjoy a delicious hot chocolate, accompanied by sweet treats such as macaroons and scones… Don’t worry about being cold, plaids are available.

Granville Terre et Mer restaurants and cafés also offer hot chocolate and even mulled wine.

5) Vagabonder

in the bocage

Nature slows down in winter! Despite this, it offers us some wonderful discoveries and the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the rhythm of the seasons.

It’s a great time to observe animal tracks in the hedgerows, sunken paths and forests: hedgehogs, wild boar, hares, squirrels… Observe the animal and plant world and slow down.

And if it snows, it will cover the trees and hedgerows with its beautiful white coat.