Location and Environment
The Iroise coastline consists of a rich variety of beaches, rocky cliffs, sand dunes, coves and islands such as the Ile de Sein and the Island of Molene.
The considerable differences in depth and the adjacent English Channel are responsible for the strong currents through the Iroise. High tides in the Channel bring about strong north-easterly currents which reverse at low tide. The currents can reach particularly high speeds at the Raz de Sein or the Goulet de Brest.
As a result, there are many lighthouses is the area and many local legends describing tragedies at sea.
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