Guernsey Travel Guide
Guernsey
Guernsey is a small island community with a population of 16,488, situated in the Channel Islands. Its island setting gives it a maritime climate, with generally mild summers and cooler winters than mainland areas at similar latitudes.
Travellers arriving by air use Guernsey Airport (GCI). The nearby coast includes South Beach, 5.2 kilometres away, and North Beach, 5.5 kilometres away, making both straightforward options for a seaside visit.
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Weather in Guernsey
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Know before you go
Pays in GBP
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999 or 112
Dial code +441481
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Guernsey for good service, but it's not obligatory. A discretionary service charge is often included in restaurant bills, so check before adding a tip.
Best time to visit Guernsey
Jan
9°18Feb
9°11Mar
10°13Apr
11°10May
13°7Jun
15°6Jul
17°9Aug
18°9Sep
17°14Oct
16°15Nov
13°18Dec
11°18Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Guernsey
South Beach
5.2 km away
North Beach
5.5 km away
Les Laveurs
34.6 km away
Things to do in Guernsey
Saumarez Park
park
4.4 km
Victoria Tower
historic site
4.7 km
Sausmarez Manor
historic site
3.5 km
Icart Point
historic site
2.6 km
German Occupation Museum
history museum
0.4 km
Priaulx Library
historic site
4.8 km
St Martin's Parish Church
anglican or episcopal place of worship
3 km
3.5 km
Getting there
Guernsey Airport · 0 km
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