The Channel Islands are a stunning archipelago of small islands located right in the heart of the English Channel between southern Great Britain and Northern France and include Guernsey, Jersey and Alderney, Sark and Herm and also many much smaller islands. The Channel Islands make an excellent destination for a holiday as they combine a cosmopolitan, laid back way of life with some stunning natural scenery and a pleasantly warm climate and there are plenty of things to see and do for all ages.
Beauport Bay, Jersey
Jersey
Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands and is a beautiful place with a romantic, windswept coastline and miles of green, lush farmland. You can easily cycle around Jersey in just a few hours and as there is hardly any traffic this is one of the best ways to explore this peaceful and idyllic island. Jersey is famous for its wonderful seasonal foods, and there are many excellent country pubs and Michelin-starred restaurants where you can enjoy some of the delicious cuisine exquisitely prepared from the freshest local ingredients including excellent seafood and fruit and vegetables (such as the world renowned Jersey Royal potatoes). There are many things to see and do on Jersey and there are two prominent golf courses, the La Moye in St Brelade and Royal Jersey in Grouville which are members only and also Les Mielles and Les Ormes which are both 18-hole courses that are open to the public. Fishing is also very popular in Jersey and you can charter boats out from the harbor which will take you to the best spots and also provide you with all the equipment you need as well. Jersey has some stunning beaches, ideal for romantic strolls, swimming and sunbathing, and there are also plenty of watersports on offer including windsurfing, waterskiing and surfing, which are available at locations such as St Brelade’s Bay and St Ouen’s Bay.
Guernsey
Guernsey is another beautiful destination in the Channel Islands, and has a warm, almost tropical feel with some wonderful beaches and botanical gardens to enjoy. Guernsey is just 28 miles off the coast of France and has a distinctly Gallic way of life and the laid back atmosphere is ideal for relaxing on holiday and there are a number of amazing restaurants and bistros serving finely prepared local cuisine. Guernsey holds a strategic position in the Channel and has been occupied many times in its long history and there are a number of fortifications around the island including Ivy Castle (close to Le Bouet), which was once a Norman stronghold. There are also various remnants from WWII such as the German Underground Hospital at St Andrew. Guernsey also has a thriving arts community and the Guernsey Eisteddfod Society Annual Festival (www.guernseyeisteddfod.co.uk) is a popular event which is held throughout January, February and March each year and celebrates the best of local arts and entertainments.
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