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The capital of Guernsey has been a busy trading post since Roman times. The depth and safety of her anchorage and disconnected distance from France has made Saint Peter Port the Channel Islands’ premier port.
In this day, the town offers a captivating blend of styles,surrounded by a beautiful terraces and tiered gardens and an abundance of worn steps and hidden alleys.
Retail therapy in Saint Peter Port is an unmissable experience too. Electronic's and gadgets, jewellery and perfume are all fantastic, low duty buys, and of course not forgetting wines, spirits and tobacco and the famous Guernsey jumper. Small privately owned boutiques offer wonderful clothes, shoes and leather goods, whilst the Old Quarter is the best place to find those antiques.
If a quiet stroll is what you prefer, you can explore Saint Peter Port with a choice of guided walks, however if you prefer to relax, take the time to just soak up the atmosphere, rest and have a coffee or snack, and watch the world go by. This is the Channel Islands’ most beautiful town.
Top attractions within Guernsey Port:
The Little Chapel is literally a work of art and a labour of love and possibly the smallest chapel in the world. Built by Brother Déodat who started work on it in March 1914. The plan was apparently to create a miniature version of the famous grotto and basilica at Lourdes in France. This beautiful Little Chapel is delicately decorated with seashells, pebbles and colourful pieces of broken china.
Victor Hugo House otherwise known as Hauteville House is well preserved in its original state and is where the famous French writer spent fourteen years in exile decorating it to his own taste and writing his masterpieces.
