Best Beaches

This collection highlights the diverse coastal landscapes across the Bailiwick of Guernsey, including the islands of Herm and Alderney. The selection ranges from the expansive surfing sands of Vazon Bay and Cobo on Guernsey’s west coast to the sheltered, turquoise waters of Shell Beach on Herm. It encompasses the rugged south coast cliffs of Petit Bôt and Moulin Huet—which famously inspired Pierre-Auguste Renoir—alongside the northern commons of L’Ancresse and the white-sand crescent of Saye Beach in Alderney.

Bordeaux Harbour

Bordeaux Harbour is a fishing port and bay in the parish of Vale in the northeast of Guernsey, about 2 miles north of Saint Peter Port.

Platte Saline

A long shingle beach on the north coast of Alderney, characterized by a steep shelf and strong currents.

Cobo Beach

A west coast sandy beach with granite outcrops, featuring easy access via slipways and proximity to Cobo village.

Vazon

Guernsey's largest sandy beach and a primary hub for surfing and kite surfing on the west coast.

Shell Beach

Located on Herm Island, this beach is uniquely composed of millions of tiny shell fragments deposited by the Gulf Stream.

L'Ancresse Beach

A large sandy bay in northern Guernsey, bordered by common land and historic loophole towers.

Belvoir Bay

A secluded sandy cove on the eastern side of Herm Island, sheltered by high cliffs from prevailing winds.

Port Soif

A horseshoe-shaped sandy bay on the west coast, enclosed by sand dunes that provide natural shelter.

Grandes Rocques

A sandy beach characterized by pink granite rock formations and surrounding dunes, situated between Port Soif and Cobo.

Petit Bot

A sheltered south coast cove located at the base of two wooded valleys, featuring a 19th-century Martello tower.

Moulin Huet

A south coast bay known for its high cliffs and rock stacks; it was the subject of 15 paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir in 1883.

Fermain Bay

A pebble and sand bay on the east coast, accessible via cliff paths from St Peter Port and featuring a historic loophole tower.

Saye Beach

A white-sand, crescent-shaped bay on Alderney, located near the island's campsite and the Victorian-era Fort Albert.

Ladies Bay

A sandy beach on the edge of L'Ancresse Common, frequently used for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Longis Beach

The largest beach in Alderney, protected by a significant German-built anti-tank wall and the Raz Causeway.