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subject: Guernsey - Channel Islands: Gorgeous Scenery Awaits You [print this page]


For beautiful scenery way from the stress and noise of London or any other city, Guernsey - Channel Islands is a great choice. It lies in the bay of St. Malo in the English Channel. It can be reached with a quick flight from a variety of English airports.

Walking is one of the favored activities in the area. You can find miles of trails to stroll along, some of which are on top of cliffs with a lovely vista of the water. Bird lovers will be happy to find that there are many species nesting and visiting here. You can combine your walking with your bird watching with ease. Feel free to wander around on your own. There are also local guides for hire if you like.

There are other things to do outdoors besides the birding and walking. You can also go diving, biking or fishing. You can even go golfing if that is your preferred leisure activity.

If you have had enough of the great outdoors, you will still find plenty to keep you occupied. The history here is long and rich, as it was part of French Normandy in the 900s. This fact is reflected in both the local names as well as the language, Dgernesiais. There is a castle you can visit which dates from the 13th century and features lovely gardens.

An additional interest part of the history here is that the Germans occupied it during the second World War. There are several places you can see to give you a feel for that period in time. These places include a German naval signals headquarters, an observation tower, a German military underground hospital and a German occupation museum.

When you ready to just relax, there are a number of bars and restaurants from which to choose. No English town would be complete without a choice of pubs. You will find representatives of cuisine from all over the globe including Spanish, Italian, Indian and Thai. Before or after, you can stroll along and visit the many interesting boutiques.

The accommodations come in many varieties as well. You can choose from four star hotels or cozy guesthouses. If you prefer roughing it, there are campgrounds to set up at. Or, if you are going to be here longer, you might want something self-catering. You can find houses, apartments and cottages in this category.

For a quaint getaway from your day-to-day stress, Guernsey - Channel Islands is a great choice. Whether you want to stay for a week or just a weekend, one thing is for sure. You will definitely want to come back again in the future.

by: Frederick Hoymer..




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