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Green
Island to Havre des Pas Around the little headland that marks the western-most point of Le Hocq bay is Green Island. This small bay derives its name from the grass-covered rock that sits a little way out, surrounded by water at high tide. |
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All around the island are
reminders of past inhabitants dating back to prehistoric times, and Green
Island is no exception. This is an important archaeological site as 18
box-like graves (some still with human remains) were discovered on top of
this mound dating back to neolithic times. Sadly now coastal erosion
threatens the very existence of this local landmark. The photo above right shows the section of the beach to the right of the slipway. |
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At low water it's very easy to walk around into the next bay - Greve d'Azette. This is a very popular bay for swimming, sunbathing and boogie boarding. Above right you can see the long bay stretching towards St. Helier with the distinctive shape of the Fort Regent Dome on the skyline. |
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Moving around the
coastline, westwards is the popular Victorian seaside resort known as Havre
des Pas. On the left is the
Ommaroo Hotel, which sits just across the road from the beach. The
architecture of this building is very typical of the area - many of the
houses having finely decorated balconies. The area just along the road from here was a favourite haunt of Victor Hugo and other political refugees to spend their time in deep discussion. A plaque at Le Dicq commemorates the spot where they would meet. |
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On the right are some of
the beautiful houses in Roseville Street - many of which are now small
hotels. This lovely street leads from north to south towards the beach and is
well worth a look, being crammed with lovely old buildings, usually festooned
with flowers. The old sea water
swimming pool at Havre des Pas, has recently undergone a complete renovation
to bring it back to its former glory. Reached by a tiny boardwalk this pool is filled by fresh seawater every day and is a popular place for families to spend a sunny afternoon. |
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