Jersey travel guide

The setting of this iconic lighthouse is just spectacular. At low tide you can walk out to the outcrop where the lighthouse stands, but at high tide the lighthouse stands isolated on a small rocky island. From the lighthouse you can walk or bike along the coast to La Pulente, where the impressive long beach runs along St Ouen's Bay.

This house doesn't look like much, when you pass it on the beach. Hidden behind protective granite walls and not many windows, it looks exactly like its nickname "Le Petit Fort". But the house is 472 square metre, three-storey, with both outdoor swimming pool and a sauna. Due to its exposed location; first row and facing the Atlantic Ocean, it's designed to protects itself from the surrounding landscape and bad weather. For instance, the owner can only look out of the top windows, if they sit down. Of course, all this is lost to you, because it's a private home and off limits. The house featured in the British tv-show "Grand Designs - house of year 2016".

This picture perfect castle sits on top of the harbour of Gorey village. The first castle was built in the early 13th-century, but it has been modified several times through history. Even the Germans used it during the occupation. You can visit the castle for a fee, and though the panoramic views from the castle are splendid, the best views of the castle are from the harbour below in Gorey.

The capital of Jersey isn't a big town, but big enough for some pubs, banks, investment companies and lots of pizzerias. It's doesn't have the cuteness of its little sister Saint Peter Port on Guernsey and locals easily outnumbers the tourists. But the marina, along with the old town, is nice to explore on foot. If it's not so important with beach view, Saint Helier makes a great base for exploring Jersey. The bus system is extended and all the buses leaves from the central bus station.

Stretching for more than 7 km and facing the Atlantic Ocean, this magnificent beach has been a playground for surfers since the 1920's. There are several surf clubs, as well as cafes, dotted along the shore. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards during season, so swimmers should only swim between the flags, as there can be strong currents. During the WWII, the Nazis built an anti-tank wall of concrete along the entire length of the beach, which still stands today. So no matter the season, St Ouen's Bay is always a great place to take a stroll, either on the sand or on top of the wall.