Petit Bôt Bay
A small bay at the end of a south-coast ravine, with a Martello tower guarding the pebbles. At low tide, sand and sea caves appear, making it a great spot for swimming and snorkeling.
Petit Bôt Bay lies on the border between the Forest parish and St Martin's. A tree-covered little ravine runs down a stream to the sea, and at the bay entrance stands a Martello tower dating from the 1780s. At high tide it is a pebble beach, while at low tide large areas of fine sand and sea caves can be explored. The water is clear, suitable for swimming and snorkeling. Above the bay are a car park, a bus stop and a café open in summer, and it is a midway point on the south coast cliff path. Admission is free. Check tide tables, and don't go deep into the caves when the tide is rising.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- German Occupation Museum
- German Military Underground Hospital
- The Little Chapel
- South Coast Cliff Path & Icart Point
- La Gran'mère du Chimquière
- Moulin Huet Bay (Renoir Walk)
- Sausmarez Manor
- Saumarez Park & Folk Museum