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Wonderful things to see in Guernsey
  • One of the island's most beautiful bays, Petit Bot is wedged between two wooded valleys and surrounded by magnificent cliffs.
  • This thriving town beckons visitors with its winding lanes and colourful seafront houses.
  • You won't get far without seeing these docile cattle grazing in the fields. The Guernsey breed is famous for the richness of its milk and cream, as well as its hardiness and gentle nature.
  • Beautiful by day and by night, Guernsey's famous castle has stood guard over the town and harbour of St Peter Port for nearly eight centuries.
  • Vazon Bay, on the west coast, was named Britain's cleanest beach in 2014 by the Daily Telegraph. And who knew you could surf in Guernsey?  It's here that you'll find Guernsey's only surfing school, which is run by a friendly and dedicated team between May and October. Guernsey Surf School charges from £30 per person per lesson. 
  • Miniature lilac sand crocuses and bright pink sea thrift flowers make a walk along Guernsey’s sunny cliffs a riot of colour in Spring.  Guernsey has 28 miles of dramatic clifftop paths waiting to be explored.
  • The British built 15 Guernsey loophole towers at various points along the coast of Guernsey in the 1770s to deter possible French attacks. 
  • A  20-minute ferry ride across the Little Russel, a visit to the beautiful island of Herm is a must. With less than 100 people living here, its white sandy beaches and wooded coastal walks offer some wonderful solace. Don't miss Shell Beach, voted one of the best beaches in Britain. Ferry crossings to Herm with Trident Ferry costs from £12/£6 for children. 

  • During his trip in summer 1883, the French impressionist painter Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted a number of famous views of the bay and the beach of Moulin Huet, on the island's rocky southern coast. It's easy to see why - it boasts some of the most beautiful scenery on the island.
  • Built by a French monk in exile 100 years ago, the setting and tiny chapel here are inspirational. From a distance, this beautiful work of art and love does not look as small as it is. In fact, it is a miniature of the shrine of Lourdes, built only out of cement, seashells and fragments of china pottery. 

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