Welcome to Guernsey
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This fantastic little island, known for its Guernsey cows, lies just off the coast of France. Part of a group known as the Channel Islands, it is famous for flowers, fishing and financial connections. Although linked to the UK, it is self-governing. Very different from the British mainland, it has an air of tranquillity and calm – oozing charm, it’s a great place to get away from the stresses and strains of daily life. Many of the island’s roads twist and turn through delightful villages and take you down to some spectacular beaches and coves. Once a major flower producer, today its finance industry accounts for at least 32 percent of its income.
Facts
| Population | 66,000 |
| Currency | Pound Sterling. £1 = 100 pence (British and Guernsey currency can be used on the island, but Guernsey’s own pounds are not acceptable on the British mainland) |
| Opening hours | Shops 9.00am until 5.30pm. Most shops are open six days a week and a few open on a Sunday. |
| Newspapers | Guernsey Press and Star (the only daily island newspaper) The Globe (free weekly paper) The Visitor (fortnightly tourist magazine) |
| Emergency numbers | 999 |
| Tourist information | Guernsey Tourist Office North Plantation, St Peters Port, Guernsey, GY1 2LQ Tel: +44 1481 723552 www.visitguernsey.com Email: enquires@visitguernsey.com |
