Portelet Bay
Portelet Bay
Portelet Bay
Portelet Bay
Portelet Bay
Portelet Bay
Portelet Bay taken from Noirmont headland

Portelet Bay

There's quite a climb down steps from the cliff top to Portelet beach, which helps prevent this very attractive and popular south coast location becoming too crowded.

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South facing, the beach is very sunny and sheltered by the cliff behind. It has soft, golden sand. Well worth the walk down the long flight of steps and the walk back up at the end of the day.

Marine Conservation Society Recommended Beach 2012

The tower on the rock in the middle of the bay is commonly known as ‘Janvrin’s Tomb’. It takes its name from Philippe Janvrin, a sea captain returning to Jersey in 1721 from France. He was not allowed to dock because of fears that he and his ship’s company might bring in the plague. While anchored offshore in Belcroute Bay he fell sick and died, but the worried authorities wouldn’t allow his body to be brought ashore. Instead, he was buried on the rocky islet known as Ile au Guerdain, in Portelet Bay, within sight of his Jersey birthplace and home.

How to get there:

Route 12 & 12a. For full details please visit www.libertybus.je

Additional Information:

Toilets:

There are no Public toilets available.

Bathing Safety:

Very safe bathing. Don't get caught on the Ile au Guerdain in the centre as the incoming tide surrounds it, unless you are confident of being able to swim ashore. The tower on the islet is known as Janvrin's Tomb.

Refreshments:

The Portelet Inn at the top of the stairs offers lunch and evening meals.

Popularity:

Good parking. The long walk up and down prevents it becoming too overcrowded.

Location

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