COASTLINE

The coastline around the Bailiwick of Guernsey has been battered by waves, burnt by the sun and shaken by the wind. Its tones and textures are diverse: spectacular cliffs, deserted rocky coves, miles of beautiful bays, shingle banks and sand dunes. Each of the islands has its own unique character but are all surrounded by inviting crystal clear waters and clean beaches.

Locals love the large sandy bays on Guernsey's west coast such as Vazon, Grandes Rocques or Cobo. After finishing work many families will meet for a picnic, a swim and, if the tide is not too high, a game of beach cricket.

The cliffs on Guernsey's south coast are a natural defence from potential invasion and to this day many observation towers are still to be seen. Smugglers in the 18 th and 19 th centuries found the inaccessibility of its bays to be ideal for secretive, nocturnal business ventures. The north of the island is a paradise for dog walkers and golfers as L'Ancresse Common surrounds the beautiful bays and shingle banks.

Herm and Alderney are famous for their stunning beaches while Sark can boast arguably the most spectacular piece of coast in the Channel Islands, the isthmus that joins Sark to Little Sark, La Coupee.