Raisa Fernandes

Raisa Fernandes writes about Bournemouth's beaches, walks and family days out for the Flexiestays Bournemouth Guide. She is a lifelong local and works at Flexiestays, and she knows the seven miles of sand from Alum Chine to Southbourne the way only someone who grew up beside them can.

She writes for families planning a week by the sea, walkers looking for the next stretch of coast path and anyone who wants a quieter beach than the one by the pier. Her guides cover lifeguard seasons, dog rules, beach huts, cliff lifts and the walks that link it all together, with the details that make a day out run smoothly.

Raisa also covers wellness and the slower side of the town: early swims, gardens, nature reserves and the spots where you can switch off for an afternoon.