Creux ès Faies

Guernsey


The so-called 'Cave of the Fairies' is a prehistoric passage grave, dating back to around 3000 BC, and in use as a place of burial for at least a thousand years. Human remains were found here, along with funeral offerings of flint tools and pottery. Guernsey's more recent inhabitants believed that fairies dwelt here and danced on the headland in the moonlight.

Transportation

  • bus: 91, 93, 94

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Nearby Guernsey attractions

1. Lihou Island

0.61 MILES

Linked to mainland Guernsey by a centuries-old causeway, passable only at low tide, the westernmost point in the Channel Islands is a haven for all manner…

2. Trépied Dolmen

0.64 MILES

This Neolithic passage tomb dates back to around 4000 BC; human remains, flint arrowheads and pottery were found inside. The tomb gets a (dis)honourable…

3. St Apolline's Chapel

1 MILES

In the village of Perelle, this tiny chapel dates back to 1394. If you find it unlocked, you can see the remains of frescoes depicting The Last Supper…

4. Fort Grey & Shipwreck Museum

1.19 MILES

This 19th-century Martello tower is home to an entertaining museum, dedicated to all those ships that have unsuccessfully navigated Guernsey's treacherous…

5. Pleinmont Observation Tower

1.8 MILES

Worth seeking out if you're a military history buff, this five-storey tower was built as part of the Nazi fortifications, designed to turn the Channel…

6. Fort Hommet

2.33 MILES

Of particular interest to military history buffs, this squat, round fort sits on a promontory overlooking Vazon Bay. Its earlier sections, such as the…

7. Little Chapel

3.2 MILES

A kaleidoscopic wonder of bright ceramic shards and seashells, this tiny chapel is a small-scale replica of the basilica and grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes…

8. Côbo Bay

3.23 MILES

This long, sandy crescent is sheltered enough for swimming and is popular with families.

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