Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
If a walk out to La Rocco Tower attracts the adventurous side of your nature ensure that
you head back towards the shore in plenty of time, to avoid being cut off by the rising tide.
Due to the wide expanse of sand, which is exposed at low water there are a couple of blo-
kart operators. Like small sand yachts they can reach quite exhilarating speeds. Le Braye
or Big Verns slip are the places to head to. Also several times a year the beach vibrates to
the roar of petrol engines, with cars and motorcycles racing on the sand at Le Braye. When
racing is taking place this area of the beach is obviously closed to the public.
No visitor to Jersey should return home without having spent some time “down” St Ouen's.
Beauport:
On the south coast Beauport is one of the finest small bays on the island. It
is quite a walk from the car park, which puts a number of people off, so it rarely gets
crowded. Large rounded pebbles occur at the top of the beach but as the tide drops sand
is exposed. It is an ideal beach for families with plenty of opportunities for exploring rock
pools. On a calm summers day there will be numerous boats at anchor in the bay, helping
to create a perfect maritime scene.
No toilets or refreshments are available.
Beauport seen from above, early on a summer's morning.
Be aware that the sun in Jersey can be pretty strong and use protection accordingly, partic-
ularly during the middle of the day. Sunscreen may not be enough. Remember to be extra
careful if there is a wind blowing as it will mask the effect of the suns rays until it is too
late. Every year visitors end up in the hospital as they have failed to take adequate protec-
tion, please ensure that you don't add to the statistics.
