Sports and leisure activities Channel Islands

Yes, despite its small size, the island of Alderney has a beautiful golf course! It's a 9-hole course, but don't think it's an easy one: the weather, terrain and distance variations make this inventive course as challenging as a standard 18-hole course. Note on your notebooks, near the third and fourth holes, take a moment to admire the magnificent view of the French coastline that seems so close. A good moment in perspective

If you're stopping off on an island like no other, why not take advantage of Sark's natural beauty? That's what this small but very serious company proposes: to let you discover the island in all its forms, by kayak or, more intensely, via a coasteering session where you jump, climb and set off to discover the island's cliffs. Another original activity is archery, also offered by the agency. It's also the perfect address for planning your walks around the island. For each activity, equipment is provided.

Like any self-respecting island, Jersey has a strong focus on and has developed all kinds of water sports activities. Like in this surf school which has been offering for half a century beginner or advanced courses (with even the possibility to take part in summer surf camps) and board rentals for those who already know how to surf and want to enjoy this well known Jersey spot. Possibility of delivery throughout the island as well. On-site shower, lockers and lockers are available.

Just a few steps from the Longueville manor, here is a superb golf practice range to initiate yourself or practice before going to the prestigious neighbor where you can really tease the little white ball. It is a high quality practice range, with 20 shooting zones. You can follow all your performances and statistics on a screen. What's more, you can even go late because it is lit up after dark. PGA qualified instructors are also available for beginners. A well-stocked store as well.

Here you can enjoy a magnificent open-air karting track, 440 meters long. And the whole family can try their hand at racing, as there are go-karts for all age groups, including an electric vehicle track for the little ones. There are also simulators to train on. It is also possible to enjoy the track in the evening, but by reservation only. In short, this is the ideal place to discover the joys of "speed" while admiring the local landscape.

Are you ready to throw yourself out of a plane at an altitude of at least 3,000 meters? You'll need a lot of courage, but it's worth it because it's an exhilarating experience. So take advantage of your stay in the Channel Islands to learn (or improve) skydiving. Skydive Jersey is an excellent address where safety conditions are optimal and supervision excellent. Many options, such as the video souvenir of course, are available. Notice to the amateurs! Reservation is imperative.

Beautifully located near the bay of Saint-Ouen (and with a superb view), this Country Club offers an 18-hole course (par 70 for men and par 71 for women) in the heart of a vast complex including a restaurant and a space dedicated to the youngest. Ideal for the whole family, between golf and mini-golf (for children). Possibility to rent all the necessary equipment on site. Formulas with course and dinner possible.

In the heart of a beautiful forest, this outdoor center offers a great selection of activities for all ages. You will have the choice between a tree climbing course, a climbing wall, a fitness course or a gigantic zip line. There is also a nice paintball field for the aficionados (we love the little signs inside the playground...). Some activities are dedicated to the youngest ones: for a family afternoon!

In this large sports center, you will find everything you need to relax and work up a sweat: a dozen tennis and padel courts, a beautiful golf course (9 or 18 holes) - where no handicap is counted - and a nice café to relax after the effort. Tennis and golf lessons can be offered, please ask at the reception. Equipment rental is also available. The little yellow or white balls are waiting for you!

Outdoor Guernsey is an excellent agency offering a wide range of activities to get you out and about in the great outdoors: you're in for a sporty vacation, with kayaking, coasteering (a curious mix of sports races with rock-climbing and water-jumping), paddle-boarding, archery and more. There's also an accrobranche course at the Maingys activity center, a pigeon shooting range (made of clay, of course!) in Sark, climbing sessions... Highly professional supervision.

On the beautiful beach of Vazon Bay, surf lessons for beginners and advanced riders follow one another in this small and prestigious school with an excellent reputation. And if you don't need the school's instructors (who are also lifeguards by the way), the Guernsey Surf School also offers simple surf or bodyboard rentals. There is also a store selling t-shirts and sweatshirts which are really nice. It is worth noting that this school also organizes courses during the summer. A good address for the youngest.

And why not take advantage of your stay on the island of Jersey to learn to dive with real professionals? The team of Bouley Bay Dive Center is there to answer this need. In this PADI diving center, we organize deep-sea trips (several options are available, ask us) and diving courses for all levels and all ages. In short, a tailor-made program to discover the sea bed of Jersey. For experienced divers, you should know that they rent all the necessary equipment. Very professional service.

Here is a very nice holiday village where you will find everything to satisfy your sports desires… Indeed, there are many high-level equipment: Golf (9-holes), Tennis, Swimming Pools, Gym, Beauty Salon, Bar and Restaurant. Not counting the beautiful bungalows that are nicely scattered around the park in which you can stay in order to be near (very practical for a stay with young teenagers).

With L'Ancresse Golf Course, the Royal Guernsey Golf Club is a dream spot for golfers. This superb 18-hole course is sure to delight golfers. The club also has a chic clubhouse with spectacular views of the course, as well as two bars and a restaurant with a traditional atmosphere (open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday and offering brunch and a rotisserie on Sundays). Day access is available for visitors with a handicap certificate from a recognized club.

L'Ancresse Golf Club is one of the three superb 18-hole golf courses on the island of Guernsey (along with the adjoining Royal Guernsey and the Grand Mare complex, a little further on in Castel). And it has been attracting lovers of the little white ball since... 1895 ! Today, this golf club has nearly 300 members. Be careful, a certain level is required (handicap 28 for men, 36 for women) to be able to play on this green. Locker rooms, showers and a friendly bar are available to players. Notice to experienced players!

This sports center is very well equipped and has all the necessary (and even superfluous, it must be said) facilities to allow you to practice your favorite sports: fitness, swimming pool, aquafit, roller skating, squash, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, tennis... And, after sweating, you will also find a sauna, a solarium and even a bright café to recover from your sports session. A good idea on rainy days.

Just a few meters from the port and the sea, Aquasplash is a gigantic aquatic center where pools rub shoulders with giant slides, wave pools... A spot suitable for all ages and an ideal outing on days when the weather is capricious. You can also sign up for swimming lessons, aquagym classes and aquabike sessions. After swimming, head to the spa area to enjoy a steam room, a sauna and a whirlpool. Ideal for a good moment of relaxation. In short, a wet, rather noisy and very family atmosphere.

This golf course has been in existence since 1878 and is one of the most prestigious on the island. Originally, there was a stretch of sandy moorland, covered with heather and nicknamed the Common. This area was gradually fortified to counter the assaults from the sea. Then, in the 19th century, the Common became a racetrack and was finally transformed into the prestigious Royal Jersey Golf Club. Here you will get a glimpse of the island's history. If you walk along the coast, you will pass close to the golfers.

This serious company offers many sea trips (kayaking, fishing, surfing, etc.), but also some guided tours on land. It is the only agency specialized in kayak tours in Jersey and offers a wide range of excursions: 1 to 2 hours and 15 minutes trips, tours of the islands of Les Écréhous, Les Minquiers and Sercq after a boat trip, exploration of the Jersey caves, fishing sessions on board a kayak, initiation to speed kayaking, etc. In short, there is plenty to do to discover the coastline

For the amateurs, go to the Jersey Aero Club to take the air (it is the case to say it!) during your stay on the island. This very serious school offers all kinds of formulas: first flights, lessons, excursions (Jersey, crossing to Saint-Malo, Normandy landing beaches), piloting... A flying school for all lovers of the open air. And the ideal address to offer yourself an unusual souvenir (and beautiful photos!) during your Jersey escapade. The club also has a bar-cafe to recover from its emotions.