Le Petit Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Le Petit Beach?

The bar is located right on the Le Petit Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Petit Bot Tearooms is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

7.7

/ 10 Very good

#26 out of 35
in Forest

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Le Petit Beach is located on the English Channel and it is in the 26th place out of 35 beaches in the Guernsey region 4.7 km away from its center, the city of Saint Peter Port. It is one of the beaches of Forest settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Le Petit Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is La Vallette Bathing Pools, which has a rating of 8.3.

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+18 ^oC +15 ^oC

Air temperature

4.8 M/S

Wind

+15 ^oC

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Bad

1.3/10

Cleanliness

Very good

7.5/10

Amenities

Poor

3.3/10

Le Petit Beach is located in Guernsey within Forest, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Guernsey, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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What to do in Le Petit Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Le Petit Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Le Petit Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Le Petit Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Petit Bot Tearooms• 2 min walk

Attractions

Sausmarez Manor• 2.8km

Transport

GCI• 24 min walk
Grosnez House• 31.4km
Cherbourg Train Stat...• 73.3km

Localities

Forest• 1km
Saint Peter Port• 4.7km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Le Petit Beach?

The Le Petit Beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Le Petit Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Le Petit Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Le Petit Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Le Petit Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Le Petit Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Le Petit Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Le Petit Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Le Petit Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Le Petit Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Le Petit Beach?

The bar is located right on the Le Petit Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Petit Bot Tearooms is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Le Petit Beach from parking?

The Le Petit Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Le Petit Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Le Petit Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Sausmarez Manor located in 2.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Le Petit Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Le Petit Beach is August. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Le Petit Beach (Guernsey) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Le Petit Beach (Guernsey) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Le Petit Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.