La Corbière Lighthouse located at the extreme south-western point of Jersey in St. Brélade.
On April 24, 1874, the lighthouse was inaugurated, which signals the presence of numerous submersible islands.The tower of the La Corbière lighthouse is 19 meters high, but the lantern reaches 36 meters in height when measured during spring tides. The beam of light can be seen to about 18 nautical miles (33 km) and was automated in 1976.
The lighthouse is a historical masterpiece on the largest of the Channel Islands, a landmark with a long history that captivates all who discover it, especially during sunsets and high tides.
La Corbière Lighthouse has the honor of being the most photographed site on the British island of Jersey.
Access : Coordinates: 49.18036, -2.24585 / The lighthouse is located at the southwestern tip of the island of Jersey.La Corbière lighthouse is about a 30-minute drive from the island’s capital, St Helier, or 15 minutes from the nearest town, St Aubin.
Highlights :
- The lighthouse is accessible at low tide by a footpath,The lighthouse itself becomes a separate island at high tide.
- La Corbière Lighthouse has the honor of being the most photographed site on the British island of Jersey.
- A plaque next to the causeway commemorates Peter Edwin Larbalestier, an assistant lighthouse keeper who drowned on May 28, 1946 while trying to rescue a visitor stranded by the tide.
- Walk : Another option to access is to walk from St. Aubin, an hour and a half from the lighthouse, and enjoy the views offered by the coastal path along the way.
Go next : the island’s capital, St Helier / the nearest town, St Aubin.
