Natural Jersey
Jersey enjoys some of the most
varied landscape in only 45 square miles you could find anywhere in the
world. From the cliffs on the north coast, home to many birds including
puffins, to the golden sand beaches on the south coast. Or the wind blown
dunes on the west, that are now a conservation area with abundant flora
including some very rare Orchids, to the offshore reefs of the east coast
where the 40ft tidal movements, some of the largest in the world, makes
these magical places, not only diverse in landscape and sea life, but
one of the most beautiful places for a walking holiday, and has been declared
a Ramsar site.
As well as the coastal areas
Jersey is spoilt by the countryside and farmland that has produced the
exquisite Jersey Royal Potato, milk from the famous Jersey cow, and flowers
that are exported around the world, making early spring a wonderful time
to visit Jersey.
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| Jersey Zoo - Durrell
Wildlife Conservation Trust |
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Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Durrell Wildlife Conservation
Trust also has its home on Jersey. Set in 45 acres of beautiful parkland
are some of the world’s most endangered animals. The Trust aims
to not only breed the animals in Jersey or to help protect the species from
extinction, but they are also active all over the world in protecting
the animals’ habitats and helping breeding programmes in their native
countries. A visit to the trust will not only be a wonderful experience
but also help save these magnificent animals. For more information please
visit - www.durrellwildlife.org
Beaches
There are many bays and beaches to
discover, but these are my favourites.
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| The most popular beach in Jersey with its almost white
sand, miles of space and activities inc. water skiing,
banana rides, kayaks, speed boat rides by www.surfandsun.co.uk It has very safe swimming and beautiful scenery. |
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| Five miles long so never a problem to find a space.
This is the surfing beach so swimming is only allowed
between the “flags” as the large waves and
strong currents are very dangerous. The beach has the
most spectacular sunsets, but not very enjoyable for swimming
at low tide as the sea can be around a mile away! |
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| This is a secret little bay the locals love and not
many visitors ever find. The car park is at the top and
a small cliff path takes you down to this picturesque
bay. It is very safe for swimmers and very sheltered by
the cliffs on three sides, the only draw back is the hike
back up to your car at the end of the day but very rewarding
views. |
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| Again a hidden treasure this spectacular bay is completely
under water at high tide but at anything under high water
there is a fantastic beach with rock pools and sea caves
to explore, there is a tiny café on the way down
the steep road/path to the beach. Pparking in the height
of summer can be a problem though. On a winters day this
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Jersey's Offshore Reefs
Jersey is blessed with having
some of the most spectacular offshore reefs three of which have been given
international recognition by being designated RAMSAR sites. Les Echrous
which can visited by boat is nothing more than a few little rocks sticking
out of the water with small huts huddled together at high tide, but as
the tide drops an amazing 40ft (12meters) in 6 hours an island of rocks
gullies and sand banks nearly half the size of Jersey appears. Les Echrous
is visible from the East coast of Jersey. We can arrange a trip by charter boat for you.
In the photos below please note
the hut with the flag pole. It is the same hut with a tide difference
of 6 hours, it has made quite a dramatic change to the landscape.
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Sunset
at Les Echrous near high tide
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