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Like all the other islands Jersey has an intriguing culture.
Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and sometimes called the 'Queen of the English Channel',
this island is very cosmopolitan and Jersey's capital St Helier is an exciting place to visit.

Jersey over recent years has developed fast with its brand new waterfront development in St Helier.
and as an offshore finance centre along with investment in tourism hotels and facilities.

In the bay in front of the town is Elizabeth Castle and at high tide the sights of the turrets and towers marooned on the rock nearly a mile out at sea is nothing more than picturesque.
As you drive along the main road as you head for St Helier your eyes are drawn to this impressive
fortification as it dominates the bay.

If you’re coming to Jersey for a two weeks holiday, you will have the choice of a brand new bay to explore everyday of your holiday in a small area. Jersey and all the Channel Islands have a very high
tidal range that keeps the beaches pristine and clean.
Jersey has the amazing bay of St Quens with the La Rocco Tower in the west and in the
south of the island is St Brelades bay with its amazing gardens and beautiful hotels along the bay.

This bay is truly fabulous and very popular with the holiday tourists.
The most famous of places or buildings in Jersey is Gorey Castle (Mont Orgueil)which has become an icon for the island and is a truly an impressive castle and site.

If you visit Jersey this castle is a definite place to visit and If you don’t visit this castle on your
visit to Jersey you haven’t visited the island truly!
Sitting in the shadow of this impressive castle is the small village of Gorey with its shops and harbour
nestled below this mighty castle. Gorey once had a thriving oyster industry which caused the expansion of the harbour and area.

The northern coast of Jersey with Bonne Nuit bay is secluded and peaceful, its rocky too, with tales
of smuggling from days of old.There are some amazing cliff walks to be had in the northern part of the island.
All the islands are littered with Occupation buildings from the second World War and remain
Memorials to the occupation by the Germans. Some of the buildings are open to the public and
some are owned by the local historic societies and have open days.
In recent years some of the fortifications have been brought back into life as places to stay while
on your holiday and if your looking for a holiday with a difference this is for you!

Do make a point of visiting Liberation Square in St Helier which commemorates the liberation
of Jersey and is a nice place to watch the world go by. This is an ideal place to start at,and then to move on to the marina's filled with expensive yachts. The Maritime museum is a great place for families to visit and is only across the road from Liberation Square.