Guernsey

About Guernsey

The second-largest Channel Island, just 27 miles (43 km) west of the Normandy coast, is the ideal place for a break. It’s a popular destination for all sorts of holidays from wellness escapes and outdoor adventure to sight-seeing, or simply getting away from it all.

Guernsey is only 30 square miles (78 square kilometres) wide, and the terrain is mostly flat with some low hills in the south west. This makes it ideal for exploring on two wheels (with eleven official cycle routes) or walking along its pleasant coastline and hiking trails. Spring arrives in Guernsey four weeks earlier than it does on the British mainland, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy a stroll through luscious green fields admiring the island’s unique flora.

Guernsey’s capital is St Peter Port and after a climb up to the top of Victoria Tower (the highest point) you’ll be rewarded with stunning panoramic views. After all that fresh air, you’ll be ready for a treat and Guernsey is probably best known for its excellent and rich dairy produce. Make sure to try some of the local milk, butter, cheese, and ice cream and treat yourself to a Guernsey Gâche, a traditional bread made with raisins, sultanas and mixed peel and served with local butter.