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GET OUT INTO THE Elements cont .
WATER
Is there anything more primal than water ? It is , so the scientists suggest , where life came from 3.8 billion years ago , and we ’ ve been pulled back there ever since . If messing about on the river ( or any other body of water , come to that ) is your thing , then it ’ s lucky you live in Kent – we ’ ve got plenty of it . Here are some of the best way to enjoy this most essential of elements .
THE BEACH
Kent has some of the best beaches in the country , and with 350 miles of coastline to play with , you ’ ll find the one that ’ s right for you and your plans . Sandy or stony ; busy or quiet ; perfect for sunbathing ; ideal for water sports : the choice is yours . So where to go ?
Margate Main Sands // Margate Margate Main Sands is a huge stretch of curved beach . It is backed by plenty of restaurants and shops , the town of Margate is within a stone ’ s throw for further exploration – and includes the world-famous Dreamland amusement park too . Plus , don ’ t forget to pay a visit to Turner Contemporary , the modern art gallery that sits alongside the beach .
Joss Bay // Broadstairs Just a 30-minute stroll from Broadstairs ’ town centre is Joss Bay , a beach that has it all including chalk cliffs , a shallow bay for swimming , nearby shops and cafes , plenty of coastal walks and , if you love to surf , Joss Bay is the place to be .
Botany Bay // Broadstairs Botany Bay is the beach that offers a lot of rockpool exploration and there are fossils to find here too . This will keep both old and young occupied for hours at a time , but even when you need to sit back and rest , you ’ ll find that Botany Bay is peaceful and beautiful , even when it is busy .
Joss Bay
Botany Bay
Margate Main Sands
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