Relocate Show 2024

Secret spots on the
Islands of Guernsey
Before you make the decision to move, why not come for a test
run? With unique historic sites, wild swim spots and independent
restaurants, you’re never far from a beautiful place on our Islands.
Here are some of our favourite spots for living like a local.
After a day of exploring the paradise
Island of Herm, take a wander to
Shell Beach on the east coast looking
towards France. Named because of
the thousands of tiny shells that make
up its sand, Shell Beach is home to an
excellent kiosk, licenced to serve hot
food and drinks. Grab an Aperol spritz
and a crab sandwich, sit under the palm
trees and let your worries drift away.
For the perfect sunset picnic, west
is best. Cobo Bay is one of the most
beautiful places to watch the sun go
down, with long stretches of soft sand
and plenty of food outlets around. You
can pick up pizza, fish and chips or an
ice cream and head down to the sea wall
to enjoy the view. After a day in the sun,
the rock will be warm, ideal for leaning
back on and unwinding after a dip in
the crystal clear sea.
Just around the corner from Cobo Bay
is Surfside Kiosk, tucked in a tropical
garden at Port Soif. Stop by for a slice
of homemade cake or a breakfast
sandwich after a walk around the
nearby headland or a high-tide swim.
You can either take your treats down to
the horseshoe bay or enjoy them in the
sheltered outdoor garden of the kiosk.
Head to the lanes of St Andrews to
discover The Little Chapel. A work of
art and a labour of love, this tiny place
of reflection was built to emulate the
grotto and basilica at Lourdes. It is
decorated with pebbles and broken
china and took decades to complete,
with donations of coloured china sent
from around the world. A beautiful and
peaceful spot, this unique Chapel is well
worth a visit.
Along Guernsey’s coastline, many
bunkers remain to remind us of the
Occupation during WW2, but some of
the largest sites are a little less obvious.
The German Underground Hospital in
Castel is the biggest structure from
this time, with a maze of underground
tunnels covering around 75,000 square
feet. It is almost invisible from the
surface but is a fascinating place
to explore.
The Little Chapel
WW2 bunkers at Fort Hommet
If you are looking for a peaceful walk
with epic views, take a stroll from
Havelet and La Valette in St Peter Port
along the cliff paths south. Along the
way, you will find the Bluebell Woods,
viewpoints out to Herm and Sark, and
the beautiful bay of Fermain. Refuel
with lunch at the beach kiosk and a dip
in the sea before making the return
journey to town.
Wherever you go on our Islands,
you will find a warm welcome.
Discover more at visitguernsey.com
The Island of Herm’s
Shell Beach
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