Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info. While the British Isles may not be synonymous with sunshine, the island of Jersey defies this stereotype as one of its sunniest locations. Patricia Wooding embarked on a journey to this beautiful island to experience its expansive sandy beaches, captivating nature trails, and exceptional restaurants, coinciding with the 80th anniversary of its liberation from five years of Nazi rule.
Hitler commanded that Jersey be fortified into an unassailable fortress, complete with bunkers and subterranean hideouts, which now serve as major tourist attractions. Liberation Day on May 9 is a bank holiday, and to commemorate the anniversary, special parades, exhibitions, and festivities will take place throughout the year.
Despite being just nine miles long and five miles wide, Jersey's size doubles twice daily due to the significant tidal range, revealing additional miles of sandy beaches teeming with rock pools at low tide. For nature enthusiasts, a coastal path connects the island's castles, coves, cliffs, beaches, and charming villages.
St Aubin is a delightful spot for lunch, with numerous hillside restaurants offering stunning sea views. Across the peninsula lies the popular vacation destination of St Brelade's Bay, but according to Patricia, the best beach is Beauport, located a mile away, reports the Express. She described: "It nestles in a secluded bay and is reached by a winding footpath from the car park.
A mile or two further on stands Corbiere Lighthouse, which provides the most spectacular and not-to-be-missed views at sunset. A little further afield is St Ouen's Bay, renowned for its golden dunes and water sports activities, such as wakeboarding, scuba diving, jet ski adventures or plain sailing. Travelling to, from and around Jersey is incredibly easy. Patricia's British Airways flight took just 40 minutes from Gatwick.
