Guernsey Beaches

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West Coast

West facing open beach interesting for children at low tide. Boats moored in the nearby small harbour. Buffet and public toilets plus on road parking with good access.

West facing large sandy bay with rock pools and popular with families. Good on site parking with easy access. Public toilets and nearby cafes. Access to the tranquil Lihou Island is from L'Eree headland, but look up the tide times as the causeway covers over. Dogs are banned from the beach between 1st May and 30th September.

West facing and probably the island's finest bay. Blue Flag award holder for beach cleanliness. Two miles long and good for windsurfing and surfing with its Atlantic rollers. The waters are shallow and so good for swimming. Beach buffets at each end with public toilets. Good parking with easy access. Sand racing held on the bay several weekends in the summer. Also explore the nearby Fort Hommet at the northern end of the bay and the restored German bunker, open to the public. Dogs are banned from the beach between 1st May and 30th September at the northern end of the bay.

West facing, lovely clean sandy beach popular with families. Good for windsurfing. Cobo is spectacular when the the sea crashes against the sea-wall. Nearby bars and village centre shops. Stay until sunset to see the sun slip into the Atlantic. Dogs are banned from the beach between 1st May and 30th September.

Immediately next to Cobo, it is also a popular west facing bay with fine sand and rock pools for the children. Beach buffet on site and public toilets. Parking on site with good access.