Bournemouth beach
The beaches of Bournemouth are located within the borders of the city of the same name in the county of Dorset on the English Channel. One of the oldest seaside resorts in Great Britain was founded at the beginning of the 19th century, when Esquire Tregonwell built a country house on a wild stretch of sea shore and planted pine trees. The advantages of a quiet life by the sea were appreciated by his friends, and after only half a century life began to be lived in Bournemouth.
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Beach description
Surrounded by hills, Bournemouth's 11 km long beaches are covered with fine light sand. Access to the coast is provided by elevators, arranged in the rocks. The slope into the water is sloping, the bottom is sandy. Characterized by long bars, comfortable for children bathing. The sand on the beaches and in the water is clean and comfortable..
- Along the coast it is possible to see many tiny colorful houses or beach huts - a specific feature of British beach resorts. Vacationers store inventory in them - umbrellas, deck chairs, rugs, towels. It is possible to leave dishes and products with a long shelf time here. Some beach huts are equipped with kitchenettes. Houses are hired out for a few hours or for the whole swimming season.
- There are showers, toilets, tents, selling fast food and drinks, bars and cafes along the entire coastline. There are rental stations for boats, catamarans, diving equipment, parasailing, windsurfing.
- Bournemouth is very popular among people of different age groups and hobbies. In summer, the beaches are crowded, despite the great length. All the United Kingdom comes here. The contingent of vacationers is increasing due to tourists from all over the world. Despite the cold water, which rarely warms up to + 18 °C and above, the number of vacationers is constantly increasing.
When is it better to go
The swimming season in the UK officially begins on May 5 and ends on September 30, but it is better to travel on British beaches in late June, when the air temperature warms up to + 25 °C. The water in the Kingdom's water area is always cold for swimming – around + 17 °C, and at best it is not higher than + 22 °C in the warmest places of the Gulf Stream flowing. Even when abnormal heat comes to the country, the seas around the islands remain cold. In September, the weather may break up, despite the calendar off-peak season.
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Where to stop
In Bournemouth are many hotels for tourists with different budgets. You can rent housing close to the beach
The hotel Bournemouth 4*, located in a five-minute walk from the beach and waterfront, it provides spacious rooms in an elegant style. The following services are included:
- indoor heated pool;
- spa & health club with sauna;
- 24-hour fitness center;
- Schpoons & Forx gourmet restaurant;
- LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar on the terrace with panoramic sea views;
- parking;
- pets are allowed.
The hotelConnaught Lodge 4*, located in West Cliff just a few hundred meters from the beautiful mountains, it offers comfortable rooms in a modern style. Specially for guests:
- indoor pool with heated water;
- wellness center;
- gyms;
- beauty and massage rooms;
- terrace with garden access;
- SPA pool;
- bar;
- restaurant;
- fitness center;
- parking.
Where to eat
In Bournemouth, everything is provided for the pleasure of vacationers:
- gourmet restaurants that specialize in meat, fish, vegetable dishes,
- available to students institutions: pizzerias, pubs, bistros, cafes with fast food, Chinese, Indian, Mediterranean, Italian food.
Many have picnics on the beach or on the green lawns in the parks.
What to do
Not too comfortable for swimming water does not limit vacationers to entertain themselves. You can ride a catamaran, yacht, jet ski, water ski. Wind and high waves attract windsurfers to Bournemouth.
- At the pier on the waterfront is located an Oceanarium with a huge number of fish, marine mammals, amphibians. Entrance fee - £ 12.5 for an adult, £ 8.5 for a child.
- The resort's most tempting entertainment is Bornmouth Eye ballooning. From a height of more than 100 meters, there is an amazing perspective of the city, gardens, mountainsides covered with forests, and the golden coast of the English Channel. The flight price is £ 12.5 for an adult and £ 7.5 for a child.
- The city has nightclubs, pubs and bars, where life is in full swing until morning. It is also recommended to visit the International Bournemouth Center near the waterfront, where concerts, entertainment, musicals, festivals are held.
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How to get there
- You can get to Bournemouth by bus of the National Express transport company from London, Oxford, Bristol, Southampton, Salisbury.
- You can travel from any major city on the island by train. The resort is served by two stations.
- In Bournemouth there is an international airport that accepts domestic and foreign airlines. You can get to the city from the airport by bus.
- 8 km from the resort there is the port city of Poole with a ferry port that takes ferries from Portsmouth, Southampton, Weymouth, the Channel Islands Jersey and Guernsey, from France - Cherbourg, Saint -Few. From Pula you can get to Bournemouth by bus.