Castle Cornet
Region: Off St. Peter Port
Historic Fortress
13th-century offshore fortress with daily noon cannon ceremony and multiple museums.
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Tourist attractions
Hauteville House
Region: St. Peter Port
Cultural Heritage
Home of Victor Hugo for 14 years, with interior decoration designed by himself.
Little Chapel
Region: Les Vauxbelets district
Religious Architecture
World's smallest chapel covered with shells and pottery shards.
Jerbourg Point
Region: Southeast headland
Nature
Cliff-top walking trail with spectacular views to French coast.
German Occupation Museum
Region: Forest
Historical Museum
Preserves World War II occupation materials and underground bunkers.
Candie Gardens
Region: St. Peter Port
Park / Museum
19th-century landscaped gardens and museum, greenhouse cultivates rare cacao.
Fort Grey Maritime Museum
Region: Rocquaine
Historic Fortress
Circular fort converted into shipwreck documentation museum.
Cobo Bay Beach
Region: West coast
Nature
Surf spot with beautiful sunsets, summer outdoor concerts.
Lihou Island
Region: Causeway appears at low tide
Nature Reserve
Ramsar Convention-designated intertidal zone and priory ruins.
Sark La Coupée
Region: Sark Island
Nature
Scenic narrow cliff ridge only 3m wide connecting main island and Little Sark.
Alderney Lighthouse (Mannez)
Region: Northern tip of Alderney
Modern Architecture
Black and white striped lighthouse guarding English Channel routes.
Shell Beach
Region: Herm Island
Nature
White sand and shell-strewn shallow bay with high clarity.
Suggested itineraries
Guernsey Island Highlights 2 Days
Duration (days): 2
Highlights: Castle Cornet, Little Chapel, Candie Gardens, Cobo Bay sunset
Efficiently touring history and nature for short stays, convenient using bus day tickets.
Three-Island Adventure
Duration (days): 4
Highlights: Sark La Coupée, Herm Shell Beach, Alderney Lighthouse, Sark Folk Festival
Ferry circuit of outer islands experiencing each island's distinctive nature and culture.
War Sites and Gourmet Historical Exploration
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: German Occupation Museum, Underground Medical Tunnel, Tennerfest special menu, Guernsey ormer cuisine
Intermediate-level course delving into World War II remains and unique island food culture.
Travel tips
- Direct flights from London Gatwick about 1 hour.
- Ferries operate from Portsmouth or St. Malo, may cancel in rough weather.
- Currency is pounds but island-issued notes may not be usable on mainland.
- Unlike UK, EV chargers still scarce so rental cars best gasoline.
- Island bus routes every 20 minutes weekdays, significantly reduced Sundays.
- Large tidal differences mean walkable routes submerge within hours; confirm return times.
- Bicycle rental widespread, entire island circumnavigable via approximately 35km loop route.
- Strong sunshine but sea breeze lowers perceived temperature; light jacket needed even in summer.
- Healthcare links with NHS but travel insurance for medical costs recommended.
- Island security is excellent but cliff promenades at night have few street lights; carry flashlight.