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Jersey ports

Located in the English Channel, between southern England and France, Jersey offers something unique to the traveller. Here, the tide goes out further than anywhere else in the world. This means that every day visitors can walk, sunbathe or fly a kite on mile after mile of new clean beach. The Island of Jersey covers forty-five square miles and for a change from the beach scene, Jersey's countryside also has a lot to offer the visitor. There are 450 miles of road in Jersey, most of which are quiet country lanes with little traffic. These roads are ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding.

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St. Helier is the bustling capital of Jersey, with many shops, museums, galleries, theatres, cinemas, markets and gardens, there is something here for everyone. The ferry terminal has a range of facilities and is within walking distance from the city centre. Because of the tides, travel times on ferries vary.

Condor Ferries connects Jersey with three ports in the UK: Weymouth, Poole and Portsmouth. The Weymouth service takes three hours, 30 minutes and is operated all year round onboard the fast ferries. The service to Poole runs only during the summer months from May to September on board the fast ferry and takes only three hours. The ferry service from Portsmouth is onboard a conventional ferry and is operated all year around, with a sailing time of roughly four hours. Condor Ferries is the only cross-channel ferry service from the UK that still sells duty free goods.

Emeraude Lines connect Jersey with St. Malo in France. The journey takes roughly 90 minutes and is available up-to seven times a day, seven days a week. The schedule changes substantially during the summer and winter months and sailing times can also vary depending on the weather and tide conditions.

In terms of travel, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands form a common travel area and there is no passport control within this. However, visitors are advised to carry some form of photo identification. EU citizens may travel to Jersey with their ID cards. Although Jersey has its own coins and notes, all trade in Jersey is conducted in pounds sterling.