Rough Guides - The Mini Rough Guide to Guernsey (Travel Guide with Free eBook) (Mini Rough Guides)

HOW TO USE THIS E-BOOK

Getting Around this e-Book

This Rough Guide Mini e-book is designed to inspire you and help you plan for your visit to Guernsey, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.

The guide begins with our selection of Highlights, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan an unforgettable trip. The Introduction and History and Culture chapters give the lowdown on Guernsey, past and present, while the Out and About chapter is a comprehensive guide to all the best sights. You will find ideas for getting active in Things to Do, while the Food and Drink chapter introduces you to the local cuisine and gives listings of our favourite restaurants by area. Travel Essentials offers just that; practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, Where to Stay provides a special selection of hotels for every budget.

In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.

Maps

All key attractions and sights in Guernsey are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.

Images

Youll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Guernsey. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.

About Rough Guides:

Published in 1982, the first Rough Guide to Greece was created by Mark Ellingham and a small group of friends who couldnt find a guidebook to meet their needs. Combining a contemporary, journalistic style with a thoroughly practical approach to travellers needs, the immediate success of the book spawned a series that rapidly covered dozens of destinations. These days, Rough Guides include recommendations from budget to luxury and cover more than 120 destinations worldwide, all regularly updated by our team of ever curious, roaming writers. These Rough Guide Minis may be small, but they are packed with information and inspiration and offer amazing value for money.

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Table of Contents

10 THINGS NOT TO MISS

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1. Castle Cornet

Step into the past at Guernseys ancient royal fortress, standing guard over St Peter Port. For more information, .

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2. St Peter Port

Explore Guernseys endearingly quaint capital taking in the old town and colourful port. For more information, .

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3. Fort Grey

Gripping stories of shipwrecks are the theme of the museum within the fort. For more information, .

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4. Hauteville House

Victor Hugos home in exile shows that the French author was also an inspired interior decorator. For more information, .

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5. German Occupation Museum

Excellent war museum showing how the islanders lived during the Occupation. For more information, .

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6. Sausmarez Manor

Historic family manor with delightful gardens, a fine sculpture park and visitor attractions. For more information, .

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7. Vazon Bay

Ride the rollers or hire windsurf or paddleboard gear on this whopper of a sandy beach. For more information, .

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8. St Anne, Alderney

The islands capital is an engaging little town with cobbled streets and quirky shops. For more information, .

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9. Shell Beach, Herm

This dazzling white beach is a paradise for shell collectors. For more information, .

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10. Sark

Take a day trip to this tiny, car-free island and enjoy the walks and wildlife. For more information, .

A Perfect Day In Guernsey

9.00am

Breakfast. Christies in the heart of St Peter Port (41 Le Pollet, open from 9am, closed Sun) offers a coffee-and-croissant fix or a full English breakfast. Watch the world go by or secure a seat on the balcony for lovely harbour views.

10.00am

Picture-postcard port. Explore the cobbled streets of St Peter Port, stroll along the waterfront to Cornet Castle or up to Hauteville House, where Victor Hugo penned Les Misrables .

Noon

Cliff walk. For views that inspired Impressionist painter, Renoir, take the first section of the south coast cliff path starting at South Esplanade in St Peter Port and ending at Fermain Bay, one of Guernseys prettiest beaches. (Allow at least an hour as there are quite a few steps).

1.00pm

Lunch break. Fermain Beach Caf has the best fresh crab sandwiches on the island and a lovely terrace on the beach. Alternatively, splash out and lunch at La Frgate ( www.lafregatehotel.com ) in St Peter Port, for Guernseys best seafood and a terrace with a sublime view out to Herm and Sark even as far as the coast of France on a clear day.

3.00pm

West Coast. Head west to Rocquaine Bay where Fort Greys Shipwreck Museum tells the grim story of vessels wrecked on the rock-strewn coasts. Portelet Harbour southwest of Fort Grey has a pretty sandy cove, ideal for a dip if the tide is out.

5.00pm

Vazon Bay. Further along the coast watch or join the surfers on the golden sands of Vazon Bay. Guernsey Surf School ( www.guernseysurfschool.co.uk ) hires out all the gear. Vistas Beach Caf, right on the beach with a roof terrace, has great views.