Welcome to Sark

Have you ever been coasteering? While not the only place in the world to engage in this fun sea activity, Sark, in the Channel Islands, is one of the best. This exhilarating mix of swimming, scrambling and jumping introduces you to the waves and rocks of the rugged coastline, as well as Sark’s famous caves.

That’s not all this tiny island has to offer. There are romantic horse-and-buggy rides to take, the intriguing Sark Museum to visit, with its collection of World War II memorabilia, and chartered deep-sea fishing tours in the English Channel on which to embark.

If you’re visiting Guernsey or Jersey, don’t miss the chance to take a quick ferry ride to this adorable isle – and with no street lights and no cars, you’ll not only feel like you’ve escaped to another era, but the views of the night sky are like no other.

Unique Facts

• Sark is one of the Channel Islands, with a small population of just around 600 residents.
• There are no cars allowed on Sark – transportation is on foot, on bicycle or by horse and cart.
• Sark became its own democracy in 2008.
• Sark and Little Sark are connected by a narrow isthmus, La Coupee, with 260-foot drops on either side.
• Sark offers the chance to explore its extensive cave system, including Victor Hugo, Cathedral Cave, the Boutiques Caves, the Derrible Head Caverns and the famous Gouliot Caves.

Language

Sark’s official language is English

When To Go

The best time to go to Lithuania is from April to October.

Airports

Guernsey Airport

Passport Validity

A valid passport is required.

Visa Required By US Citizen?

None

Vaccinations

The CDC recommends the following vaccine for all travelers when visiting Sark: Measles and routine vaccinations. Most travelers should receive Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Rabies vaccines.

Electrical Outlets

Power plugs and sockets: types C and F. Standard voltage: 230V. Frequency: 50Hz.

Currency

Official local currency: Pound Sterling

Getting Around

There are no cars allowed on the island of Sark. There is minimal bus service, which is actually a tractor-drawn trailer, which operates from the harbor to the main part of the island.

Driver’s License

A valid US driver’s license is required.

US Embassy Info

US Embassy London
33 Nine Elms Lane
London, SW11 7US
United Kingdom
Tel: 44-0-20-7499-9000

Local Visitor Info

Sark Tourism Office
The Avenue
Tel: 44-0-1481-832345

Local Emergency Phone Numbers

General Emergency: 112

Safety and Security

The crime rate is low in Sark.