Rozel Bay

Rozel sits in a small bay in Jersey's northeastern corner, with a stone harbour built in the 1820s when the oyster fishery to the French coast was at its height, a pebble beach beside it and a handful of houses and pubs behind. The French coast is visible across the water. Boats to Les Écréhous leave from here, and the coastal path runs west along the cliffs towards Bouley Bay. A wooded valley runs down to the bay behind the village, and the lane through it is one of the quieter approaches to the northeastern coast.

What to look for

• The stone harbour - the 1820s pier built for the oyster fishery.
• The French coast - Normandy visible across the water on clear days.
• The village - the houses and pubs behind the harbour.
• The Écréhous boats - the departures for the offshore reef.

When to go

May to September is the season for boats and the village. The harbour dries at low tide. Winter is very quiet.

Practical notes

The harbour dries completely at low tide. The beach is pebble and small. Parking in the village is very limited.

Nearby

Les Écréhous are offshore, and Bouley Bay is west.

Key facts