Guernsey travel guide

La Varde is another prehistoric passage grave from the neolithic period (4000-2500 BC), and is the largest megalithic structure on Guernsey. It's located in the middle of a golf course close to the beautiful northern shore. It has only one wide chamber, and the entrance is open with no lights inside (Dehus Dolmen is protected by a door and has lights). La Varde is also admission free.

The beach at Petit Bot Bay is protected by steep cliffs on both sides. The bay has always been easy accessible from both land and sea, so it has been necessary to defend the bay. A loophole tower (no 13) was built during the early 19th century, when the threat of a French attack was very real. That tower was also used by the Nazis during WWII as a part of Hitler's "Atlantic Wall". The cafe that stands today is a reconstruction of a mill building the Nazis destroyed when they were raided in 1944.

Saint Peter Port is way smaller and cuter than its big sister Saint Helier on Jersey. But while Saint Helier is a real town with working people, Saint Peter Port seems more like a holiday town with a cluster of fine dining for tourists. The pretty harbour with its guarding castle Cornet, is the main entrance to Guernsey for many visitors (though there is an airport too). Steep cobblestoned streets lead up the hill from the marina through the historical neighbourhood, which once was home to the French writer Victor Hugo. As the bus system is extensive, it's easy to use Saint Peter Port as your base, while exploring the rest of Guernsey.

Guernsey's tidal range of 10 meters is one of the largest in the world. Roughly every six hours the coastline transforms dramatically. At high tide the harbours are filled with water and islets are surrounded by the sea. At low tide, boats stand on the sea bottom and you can suddenly walk to the islets. Before you venture out at low tide, know the tide times, so you don't risk getting caught at high tide.