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3. Ecrehous. Probably the most visited reef by locals, who have their own
boats or charter one of the commercial ribs, which operate in local waters.
If you manage to visit the reef you will have been fortunate enough to
visit one of the really special places in Europe. There are a number of
small houses, former fisherman's huts they now belong to private individu-
als from Jersey. They are generally really well maintained and add a de-
lightful splash of colour to the landscape. On a warm summers day with
light winds it is hard to imagine a more beautiful place and if you are for-
tunate you may have encountered some of the Bottle Nose Dolphins, for
whom these waters are home.
4. Les Minquiers. 12 miles south of the Island, as the tide drops a huge area
of rock and sand is exposed. The sand banks and lagoon in the middle of
the reef are stunning. In common with most of the other reefs it is only
possible to visit in private craft. It would take quite a few days to explore
all the nooks and crannies of this reef by boat, as it covers such a large area.
To gain a flavour of the reef, which is the most southerly land in the British
Isles it is advisable to read “The Wreck of the Mary Deare” by Hammond
Innes. On the eastern side of the reef there are a number of small houses as
well as a helicopter landing pad.
If the opportunity arises to visit one of the offshore reefs then it is advised to grasp it with
enthusiasm. All of the reefs are unique and fascinating destinations offering a completely
different perspective on parts of the Bailiwick of Jersey.
