Ouistreham, on the English channel coast, is a chance for the busy person to enjoy the sun, sea and sand on this beautiful costal seaside resort. Ouistreham has wide golden sands at Sword Beach and offers an interesting historical heritage with its romanesque 12th century Gothic church. The town also offers a D-Day museum. Adjoining Ouistreham is the smaller resort town of Riva-Bella where the Great German-built Bunker now houses a museum focusing on the "Atlantic Wall". Ouistreham was a prominent regional port until the construction of a ship canal to Caen in the 19th century. Port activities include today a brisky fish market, marina, yachting and ferry services, the latter linking the town to Portsmouth, England.