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En Voyage
MAKING
MEMORIES
For a small island Guernsey packs a punch
when it comes to things to see and do. Lose
yourself in its captivating beauty and share
the whole experience with your family.
Without a doubt, Guernsey’s
glorious beaches are one of its
biggest draw in the summer
months – and actually, they
make a great day out in colder
months too. It’s all about
appropriate attire, they say.
With fewer than 27 beaches
to choose from, your family
can take their pick from small
and secluded or large and
panoramic, sandy or pebbly,
dogs allowed or not. You can
even be led by whether there’s
a kiosk nearby – because
what’s a trip to the beach
without an ice cream?
For a little more than sand
between your toes and rock
pooling, the jetty at Les
Ammareurs in the Vale is a
great spot for pier jumping
at high tide and probably
holds a fond place in the
childhood of most Guerns.
The water slowly rises level
with (and often above) the
pier, allowing youngsters
(and adults) to paddle and
swim as the tide changes.
There’s also a playground
on-site as well as that soughtafter
ice-cream van.
At the end of the day, admire
the sunset at Cobo with a bag
of fish and chips or introduce
the children to a beach BBQ
with locally sourced produce.
Either way, on a glorious
summer’s eve you’ll find the
island’s beaches a hive of
family activity and memory
making well into the evening.
Take in a little nature with a
wander around the stunning
south coast cliffs. Stop at the
Jerbourg Hotel’s Cliff Top
Coffee Shop and treat the little
ones to one of their delicious
unicorn milkshakes. And while
they’re enjoying that, why
not try one of the glorious
homemade cakes and pastries?
You are on holiday after all.
Alternatively, start with a visit
to the Guernsey Aquarium
(which underwent a major
refurbishment last year) and
walk the cliffs along to Fermain
where you can paddle in the
pebbly bay and savour the
flavours of internationallyrecognised
Fermain Beach
Café. Walking back to where
you began, cool off in La
Vallette Bathing Pools –
Guernsey’s unique Victorian
outdoor swimming pools.
You’ll need food next
and when it comes to
family-friendly restaurants,
you can’t beat Crabby
Jack’s. Sitting across the
road from the stunning
LES AMMAREURS
FERMAIN BAY & BEACH CAFÉ
LA VALLETTE BATHING POOLS
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