The Top 6 Things to Do in Sark
Sark is small, with only 3 miles by 1.5 miles in size and a population of 492, but it’s also one of the few places in the world where cars are completely banned from roads.
Sark is small, with only 3 miles by 1.5 miles in size and a population of 492, but it’s also one of the few places in the world where cars are completely banned from roads.
At around 3.5 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, the little island of Sark lies a few miles to the east of Guernsey and Herm, separated by a stretch of water known as the Big Roussel.
Sark is quite possible one of the most peaceful areas to live in the world. There are few places left on our planet where you can walk down the street without the sound of motorised vehicles ringing in your ears.
The lush landscapes of Sark, with the absence of motorised vehicles, are some of the most peaceful places in the Channel Islands to go walking.
Recently, the island of Sark has been in the news, after Swen Lorenz, a German businessman who has lived on it since 2004, alarmed to see how the population of the place decreased dramatically.
When you think of a traditional island village, you might picture narrow country lanes fringed with hedgerows, a line of cosy, rustic houses and a peaceful atmosphere that gently nourishes the soul.
Sark is one of the Channel Islands and is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey group of islands. These islands are situated in the Bay of St. Malo and are geographically closer to France than England.
Often finding itself in the shadow of its larger Channel Island neighbours, Sark still finds a way to shine. Covering just 4.5 square miles, the island is the second smallest of the group.
The island of Sark is part of the Channel island and lies in the English Channel, off the coast of Normandy in France and is the smallest of the four main islands.
Sark, one of the islands that is part of the Guernsey Bailiwick in the Channel Island archipelago, is a place where time stands still. It is a car-free island where only tractors, bikes, and horse-drawn carriages are allowed.