Minquiers

Minquiers is a reef system in the English Channel off Jersey consisting of numerous sandbanks and shallow lagoons that emerge at low tide. The total area covers more land than Jersey itself.

Sovereignty over the Minquiers was disputed between Britain and France until the International Court of Justice ruled in Jersey's favor in 1953. This legal settlement defined the territorial boundaries for decades to come.

Local fishermen work the waters around the Minquiers using time-tested methods and pass their maritime knowledge down to younger generations.

Visiting requires careful planning around tidal schedules since the sandbanks are only accessible at low tide. Multiple operators in Jersey organize boat tours and fishing trips for exploration.

Maîtresse Île contains stone cottages that rank among the southernmost inhabited buildings in the British Isles. These structures reflect the hard lives of those who settled on these remote sandbanks for generations.

Location: Grouville

Part of: Minquiers and Ecréhous

Address: Minquiers, Jersey

GPS coordinates: 48.97056,-2.06194

Latest update: December 22, 2025 22:53