Just a short flight from the airports of the UK capital lies
Jersey. Not only the largest and southernmost of the British channel islands,
but also the place the receives the most sun hours per year of all the British
Isles (https://www.bailiwickexpress.com/jsy/news/were-still-sunniest-place-british-isles/#.W78Egmeosy8).
For ~70 GBP I made the journey from Southend Airport to
Jersey and back for a weekend of sea and sun in September to soak up the last
feel of summer before autumn starts. Jersey did not disappoint, it was indeed
warm and sunny, the sea was blue, and glittering, and the sea food was fresh.
Even the famous Jersey cows were smiling along with me for the weekend.
On the agenda was some beach walking around the capital, a visit to the central market, fresh oysters and a speedy rib boat trip out to the islets of Les Ecrehous where we also had the possibility to spot some curious seals.
Although it is cheap and fast to get to Jersey from the mainland UK it is worth to note that hotels can be expensive. Public transport on the other hand was cheap, timely and efficient. It was possible to pay the bus fare with a contact less debit card, 2 GBP from the airport to the bus terminal in St Helier (Liberation station, one will notice there are many references to Liberation on this island given the history…)
On the agenda was some beach walking around the capital, a visit to the central market, fresh oysters and a speedy rib boat trip out to the islets of Les Ecrehous where we also had the possibility to spot some curious seals.
Although it is cheap and fast to get to Jersey from the mainland UK it is worth to note that hotels can be expensive. Public transport on the other hand was cheap, timely and efficient. It was possible to pay the bus fare with a contact less debit card, 2 GBP from the airport to the bus terminal in St Helier (Liberation station, one will notice there are many references to Liberation on this island given the history…)
Below are the
impressions from 36 sunny hours on Jersey in September this year:
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| Mont Orgueil Castle Over looking Gorey Harbour - Jersey |
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| Rib boat trip to the islets of Les Ecrehous |
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| Rib boat trip to the islets of Les Ecrehous |
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| The islets of Les Ecrehous are uninhabited however have a few holiday homes, when the water is low it is possible to walk between them. |
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| Around the market in St Helier, Oysters sold for 1£ each |
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| Fish and seafood market of St Helier - Jersey |
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| Beach at St Helier - Jersey |
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| Central Market, St Helier - Jersey |
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| Central Market, St Helier - Jersey |
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