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There are some fantastic beaches in Jersey, one with rough, massive waves ideal for surfers (brave ones!) and more tranquil ones. Most are quite quiet as well, and even on the busy ones it's acceptable to sunbathe and walk around with a bikini top, which was quite liberating and refreshing, and it was great to get rid of some tan lines.
There are two ways to visit Corbière Lighthouse;1. When the tide is low, you can walk up to the lighthouse and visit it2. Planning your visit right, you can go see the sun setting on the lighthouse.I did the last one and could not help drop a tear when watching this beauty. I was fortunate enough to see a golden sky appearing little by little behind this lighthouse.Apparently it is even more amazing during winter times when the tides are high and stormy.If you look properly for it, you will even find a little hidden bench where you can sit to enjoy the scenery and take a beautiful picture.
I think anyone would enjoy a visit to this farm but, as I then taught aromatherapy and my mum was studying it at another college, this was at the top of our list of places to visit, during our holiday on the island. We got very lost finding it, without a proper map, and thought we would never get there but, when we did it, was well worth the visit. We started by visiting the medicinal herb garden and were interested to see some of the plants that we were familiar with seeing in our textbooks but had never seen live specimens of before. After this, we headed for the steam distillation room, where the harvested stalks and flowers are loaded into giant vats, through which steam is passed to draw out the essences of the plants, so that when it is cooled as it leaves the containers, the water soluble extracts remain dissolved in the water (lavender water) and the oil based essences separate...
The aMaizin Maze is the newest aattraction in Jersey. Immensely popular with the locals and excellent value for money! Your entrance fee (less than £20 for 4) is an all inclusive price and most people arrive for an hour and spend over five hours enjoying the facilities.Included in your price are 3 go-kart tracks, water pistol range, Crazy Golf, tractor rides and of course the Maze when it is ready in the height of the Summer!Fantastic staff, fantastic value, award-winning and judging by the amount of birthday parties "the" place for kids age 3 -16!Great place for adults too!
This is a very spooky place,When the germans occupied the channel islands they forced over 60,000 slaves to build a underground hospital for them both in Gurnsey and Jersey.Over 10,000 bodies are believed to be burried in the walls in the hospital.Today the hospital is a museum which gives a chilling accountant of how Jersey turned from a island of peace and calm to horror.Even more scary is the television screens which house German officers who talk to you.The tunnels take two hours to view propely and it is very cold inside, so take a sweatshirt or coat.The tunnels were never completed. At main reception you are given a identity card to take round with you, in the cafe later you can find out what happened to that person, before walking into the Garden of reflection.
This is a very spooky place,When the germans occupied the channel islands they forced over 60,000 slaves to build a underground hospital for them both in Gurnsey and Jersey.Over 10,000 bodies are believed to be burried in the walls in the hospital.Today the hospital is a museum which gives a chilling accountant of how Jersey turned from a island of peace and calm to horror.Even more scary is the television screens which house German officers who talk to you.The tunnels take two hours to view propely and it is very cold inside, so take a sweatshirt or coat.The tunnels were never completed. At main reception you are given a identity card to take round with you, in the cafe later you can find out what happened to that person, before walking into the Garden of reflection.
With SEVENTEEN different types of sand to get between your toes there are loads of beaches to choose from. Each beach has different qualities which attract different types of people. For example St. Ouen's Bay is quite definitely the place for surfing, wind surfing and kite surfing. St. Brelades Bay is more for water sports like water skiing. Portelet and Plemont are romantic bays. Greve de Lecq for families with loads of rock pools for kids to "fish" and play in. Gorey - where you feel you walk for miles just to cover your knees in the water.There are at least TEN beaches to watch the sun go down as well!!
This beach is particularly good for competent swimmers and divers. There is a PADI centre here and Kayaks can be hired out and tours done also. A swimmers pontoon is also moored out in the middle of the bay. Parking isn't that great but ain't a big problem. Beach Cafe and Pub.. Fishing from the pier is very good...
Located in the Parish of St Ouen and St Mary it is by far the best beach on the north coast of the island.. There is a large car park, but it fills up rapidly during high season. With 3 cafes and 2 pubs in the area, as well as a beach kiosk on the slipway, but you'd better watch out for the seagulls, who aren't afraid to snatch food out of your hand. Safe place to swim at nearly all states of the tide, except when there is a heavy swell. Fishing from the pier at high water is great fun..The cliffs bordering the beach mean that it loses the sun in late afternoon.
Plemont is a special place for families and beach lovers. All those caves and rock pools to explore, plus plenty of lovely white sand at low tide. But, as other visitors have pointed out, this is a dangerous place at high tide. Don't leave the kids unattended when the sea races in, as they could easily be cut off. There are lifeguards in the summer, but it's best to keep a wary eye on any wanderers. Also, there are steep steps from the cafe to the beach, so be aware of that if mobility is an issue.
Stafford Hotel Saint Helier
1 Review and 38 Opinions My girlfriend and I spent 1 night at the 2* Stafford Hotel during our weekend visit to Jersey in...
L'Horizon Hotel & Spa Saint Aubin
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Havelock Guest House Saint Helier
1 Review and 20 Opinions In a great position right on the seafront, close to a beach and pier, and a five minute walk from...
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Q: We are planning a trip to Jersey in October (probably staying at Merton) and plan on staying for a week. Is that two long with...
A: Hi, Plenty to do on the island with Jersey Zoo, German hospital and lots of forts to explore. For day trips, the easiest is Guernsey and Sark. You also have trips to...
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