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Sark
Sark [1] is one of the small Channel Islands of Guernsey. Sark is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, which in turn is a dependency of the British Crown.
Travel to Sark & Visa Requirements
Sark can be reached by a 45 minute ferry ride from Saint Peter Port in Guernsey. There are usually two or more sailings in each direction per day, while in the height of summer this rises to as much as five sailings each way. Expect to pay around £22 return per adult.
Summer ferries from Jersey also operate by Manche Iles Express.
There is no airport on Sark.
Tours & Getting around Sark
Sark is car-free, but as it's only around two square miles in size walking around isn't much of a problem. Tractors are allowed on the island, so these are employed with trailers attached to haul some visitors up the hill from the quay.
Culture and History
Sark is often said to be Europe's last remaining feudal fiefdom. In some ways this is true, the Seigneur is lord of the manor, but reforms are afoot and the island's parliament (called Chief Pleas) is gradually being democratised.
Sark attractions and sightseeing
- La Coupée. Cross the narrow isthmus to Little Sark across a high concrete causeway only nine feet wide with steep cliffs on each side! edit
- The Seigneurie. Home of the Seigneurs, the heads of the government, since 1730. edit
Sark city tours
- Walk. Walk around the island to enjoy the rugged scenery and soak up the unique atmosphere of this car-free village. edit
Sark souvenirs & shopping
Sark Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Sark nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
They are a few cafes and 2 pubs on the islands. The pubs are not allowed to open on Sundays and alcohol can only be served in Cafes on Sunday's if you are purchasing a meal with it.
Sark presently has no smoking bans so it is permissable to smoke inside quite legally
Sark cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
There are five hotels and ten guest houses on the island, plus eighteen self-catering holiday cottages which can be rented.
There are two campsites on the island, at La Vallette and Pomme de Chien.
Get out
The only place to go, other than back to Guernsey, would be the smaller island of Brecqhou, which is a private home and does not welcome visitors.
There are seasonal ferries during the summer months from Jersey with Manche Iles Express
This page was last edited at 17:08, on 2 June 2008 by Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel. Based on work by Andy Farrell and Todd VerBeek and Anonymous user(s) of Wikitravel.
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