Find the nearest Beaches in Guernsey

Like Guernsey’s other south cliff beaches, Saints is best enjoyed when the tide is down. It is extremely sheltered but is not a beach that can be driven to as there are no car parks in the area. Toilets and kiosk.

Petit Port is tucked inside the Jerbourg peninsula and presents a lush sandy beach when the tide drops. Access is via 270 or so steps down the cliff, but the effort is worthwhile. Toilets are located in the car park that is found opposite the Doyle Column monument.

Platte Saline beach is NOT a swimming beach due to severe undertows, although it is a popular spot for fishing.

Clonque beach is a stoney/gravelly beach ideal for rock pooling. Small car park around coastal track behind Fort Tourgis.

Portelet beach is the most southerly sandy beach on the west coast. Very sheltered, it offers a peaceful swimming spot when the tide is in. At low tide, a small fishing harbour pier is revealed but is rarely used by the small number of local fisherman who moor here. This beach is highly underrated and its natural location makes it a fairly secure option for those with young children. The round-island bus route stops off at the Imperial Hotel which splits Rocquaine and Portelet. An undulating walk can be taken west to Fort Pezeries and the Pleinmont headland for views out towards Les Hanois lighthouse. A kiosk and toilets are located at the end of the car park.

Braye Bay beach sheltered by Alderney’s Breakwater, which stretches three quarters of a mile out to sea, is a few minutes walk from town. Limited parking on Rue de Beaumont. Toilets around the harbour area.

Mouisonniere Beach is an underrated sandy affair that runs the entire length of Herm’s north coast between Alderney Point and Oyster Rocks. This is the beach to go for almost total peace and quiet as many people do not make the effort to either cross the Common to get there or walk around the coastline. No facilities. Shell Beach is the closest food stop and a little further still for the toilets.

Vazon beach is Guernsey’s premier beach location is divided into two distinct sections by a rocky area that helps provide a surfing break. Vazon’s northern end is a large, gentle sandy sweep enjoyed by swimmers, surfers, windsurfers, kite surfers and those who just wish to paddle their feet in the shallows. Approximately 2/3rds along the coast road (heading south) is Richmond kiosk which is an alternative and busy spot to stop. To the west the beach becomes more coarse and grainy, but otherwise the sand is as good as the more popular northern end. The main Vazon area has a choice of two bistros – Vistas and Crabby Jacks. Public toilets are on the the coast side next to Vistas. Car parks can be found all along the coast road. A 5 minute walk inland or 1 minute drive will take you to a small Co-op store. As you drive south you pass La Grande Mare golf course and hotel and a little way past that on the side is Richmond kiosk and more public toilets.

Bordeaux is separated into two bays by an L-shaped granite pier and slipway. The northern bay is where a number of small fishing and pleasure boats are moored. When the tide is up, the pier is a popular spot for children to jump off into the shallow water. The southern beach has a narrow pebble bank at the top which leads onto the sand. It is a popular paddling spot for young families and you’ll often find snorkellers exploring around the rocks when the tide is high. At the northern perimeter there is a car park that leads to the northern coastal path. At low tide, a short walk north leads you to Paradis Island which can be accessed down the deep pebble beach. On extreme low tides, the Bordeaux area makes for good exploring around the tiny islands and rocky outcrops. From the southern car parks, a short walk south takes you towards Vale Castle. Care should be taken when crossing the road as both access points to the castle are on blind bends on the road. There are toilets at the southern end of area next to the very popular kiosk which is often busy. Many people stop off at the car parks when the tide is high to watch the passing boats traveling north and south through the Little Russel which is the main transit into St Peter Port. There is a small recycling facility in the southern car park. Swimmers should be aware that Guernsey’s strongest tidal currents pass Bordeaux and so they shouldn’t stray too far from the shore.

Belvoir is a tiny and incredibly popular east facing sandy beach of probably no-more than 75 metres at its widest point in the indented coastline. The beach is steep so swimmer beware if you’re running into the sea. In the summer this is a well-used anchorage spot so beware of boats if swimming. A kiosk is situated just above the beach by the wooden access steps. Toilets are located half way to Shell Beach – a 3 to 4 minute walk north.

Corblets beach is a sheltered sandy family beach. At high tide the rocks on the left cut off this bay from adjoining Arch Bay. A good surf beach break. Small car park at the eastern end of the beach.