St Catherine's Breakwater

Jersey


Sheltering St Catherine's Bay from the wrath of the sea, this 700m-long breakwater is half of an unfinished 19th-century project meant to convert the bay into a harbour for the Royal Navy. These days, it's a favourite spot for anglers and is great for a stroll.

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