The sandy beaches and cliffs of Jersey, the largest island, make it a popular tourist destination. Jersey slopes from north-south, giving the whole island maximum exposure to the sun. Guernsey, the second island, has a flatter landscape but a mild climate which makes it suitable for growing flowers. And tiny Alderney, which is only 8 miles from France, has its own special atmosphere. It is only 1.5 miles by 3.5 miles, but has a population of 2000 people and its own government.
The channel Islands offer historical attractions too, They were the only part of the UK to be invaded and occupied in the second World War, and hospitals and fortifications from that time can still be visited today.