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Build up an appetite and a thirst by walking along the north coast cliffs or down to
Devil's Hole before adjourning for a well-earned pint in The Priory
14.) Have a meal made from Genuine Jersey produce -
there a number of res-
taurants which offer meals with a significant proportion of local produce, both food
and drink. The seas around Jersey are particularly productive, so if time allows a
leisurely lobster lunch in a local restaurant can be a pleasant diversion. In addi-
tion to shellfish over fruits of the sea include mackerel and bass. Driving around
the Island one very quickly becomes aware of the agricultural heritage, with some
products such as Jersey Royal potatoes being particularly famous.
15.) Walk along St Catherines Breakwater followed by an ice cream
- close
to the northeast corner of the island the Breakwater is a monument to 9
th
Century
planning by the Admiralty. The large harbour was never completed so the break-
water has only ever seen service as a rather expensive fishing platform, as well as
providing shelter for a number of smaller craft
.
It is a great place to walk looking
towards the Normandy coast and on clear days the Ecrehous reef is clearly visible.
This remote group of rocks would have made the top 20 things to do in in Jersey if
there was an easy way to access this stunning location.
From the end of the breakwater you may be fortunate enough to see some of the
Bottle Nose Dolphins, which call these waters home. It is always a good idea to
take your binoculars because not only are there dolphins but at most times of the
year there is an interesting selection of birds to be seen flying out at sea. When you
return to the Jersey end of the Breakwater reward yourself with an ice cream at the
café.
16.) Spend a day on Beauport beach
- for many people tourists and locals alike,
Beauport is the most beautiful bay on the island. Facing south, for maximum ex-
posure to the sun, it is a bit of a walk down from the car park and once on the
beach there are no facilities, but this is part of the appeal. As the tide drops off the
boulders at the top of the beach a significant stretch of sand is exposed with stun-
ning granite cliffs on either side of the bay
.
The other way to approach is via kayak from St Brelade's. The advantage is that it
is easier to transport the food and the toys that will entertain you during the day.
Take a picnic, a snorkel and mask and a sense of adventure, you won't be disap-
pointed.
