Travel to Jersey for sun, sea and culture

Jersey is an ideal holiday choice for those looking for sun, sea and culture.

Jersey is the largest of the five Channel Islands and is well known for its beautiful countryside and pristine beaches. The island which is 45 sq miles with 44 miles of coastline can be easily explored by foot, car, cycle or bus.

One of the best ways to get to know the island is cycling and walking. The island seems to be designed for cyclists and walkers. The Green lanes which were introduced to provide safety are an intricate network of 50 miles of country lanes where walkers, cyclists and horse riders are given priority over cars. Hence the speed limit on the Green Lanes is 15mph. The green lane links the beaches, places of attraction and is a useful guide for first timers in Jersey.

The beaches are never too far away in Jersey. St. Aubin’s Bay, a popular stretch of sandy beach starts from St. Helier Harbour to St. Aubin’s Harbour. The waters in St. Aubin’s Bay are also a hot spot for water skiers and windsurfers. It is also a fact that the sandy beach in St. Aubins’ Bay is ideal for building sand castle. The other beaches in Jersey include Beauport, an area of secluded and protected coves, ideal for sunbathers wanting to get away from the crowds. For surf enthusiast, the Atlantic waves from St Ouen’s Bay are provide one of the best surfing experience. Besides enjoying popular beach activities like water skiing, jet ski and fun boat rides, walking along the beach against the golden ray of the sun as it sets in the horizon is both breathtaking and serene.

The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust is a major landmark in Jersey. Founded more than 50 years ago by naturalist Gerald Durrell, the conservation trust is famed for its work in saving and breeding endangered species. The Trust is located in an area of landscaped parklands and water gardens. Among the endangered species are a gorilla family of five lead by a silverback called Ya Kwanza, three generations of Sumatran Orang Utans and a Madagascan gentle lemur community. The animals live in large open spaces with environment created to be as close to their natural habitat. Some of the endangered species like the Mauritius Kestrel have been successfully conserved and bred and will be returned to Mauritius to re establish a new community of Kestrel. The Conservation Trust is opened throughout the year except on Christmas Day. The different types of admission charges and the fees collected are used to aid the ongoing conservation both effort locally and internationally.

Elizabeth Castle build during the 1500s is a historical monument in Jersey....MORE