Alderney is very special and sometimes overlooked by the visitor.
The tiny capital referred to as the ‘town’ does not lie on the coast in contrast to the bigger islands
and is called St Anne.
St Anne is charming and idyllic with cobbled streets and narrow lanes and painted houses.
A small walk takes you down to the harbour through the lush vegetation of Braye Harbour.
At Braye harbour you will see the breakwater 1,500-m-long. The Harbour today is very much a working harbour.
Braye Bay is a picturesque bay and possibly the number one beach on the island and is a great family beach .The sands are clean and pure.
Alderney has many surprises and one of them is the only Channel Islands railway with London Underground red coaches and takes a leisurely pace from Braye Beach to Longis Beach.
Alderney is a respectable island and has an independent administration and its own flag and its own stamps! and definitely different from the other islands!
The island has many old forts and castles like Fort Clonque, this compact fortress set on a mini island and is accessible by car to view and is worth going to see there are good views over to the other fort of Fort Tourgis and out to sea.
Burhou island to the west of Alderney is a breeding ground for the famous puffin. Alderney is a bird watches paradise.
We would truly recommend a visit to Alderney as this island is fascinating with lots more to discover.
The Channel Islands are a special place for the Environment. The islands are lush and clean and boast an amazing array of animals and flora The islands are an environmental treasure.
The untouched coast offers nothing more than clean beaches and crystal-clear waters.
A world away from the standard package destination.
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