Essentials
- City
- Castel, Bailiwick of Guernsey
- Population
- 9,000 (Largest parish by area in Guernsey)
- Internet Speed
- 1 Gbps available via Sure or JT Fibre
- Currency & Banking
- Guernsey Pound (GGP) and British Pound (GBP). 1 GBP ≈ 1.25 USD.
- Tap Water
- Drinkable and high quality (Guernsey Water)
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type G (UK standard)
- SIM Card
- Sure Guernsey, JT Global (Standard plan approx. £20/month for 20GB)
- Banking for Expats
- Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC (Offshore accounts common)
- Accommodation
- Vazon Bay Apartments, La Baie Apartments (£1,200 - £2,500/month)
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, contactless widely accepted except in small honesty boxes
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com, and local agencies like Guernsey Self Catering
- Budget Accommodation
- Fauxquets Valley Campsite (from £15/night during season)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Vazon Bay (surfer vibe, coastal views)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Cobo Village (proximity to amenities and cafes)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Digital Greenhouse (St Peter Port, 15m away, Day pass £20)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Vistas Beach Cafe at Vazon Bay (Excellent Wi-Fi and sea views)
- Networking Events
- Guernsey Chamber of Commerce monthly mixers
- Social Events for Expats
- Guernsey Expat Group on Facebook, local Pub Quizzes at The Rockmount
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Guernsey Taxi App (No Uber/Bolt available)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Adventure Cycles (£20/day for e-bikes)
- Best Beach Nearby
- Vazon Bay (Great for surfing) and Cobo Bay (famous sunsets)
- Top Regional Airline
- Aurigny (Local flag carrier)
- Top International Airline
- Blue Islands (connecting via UK/Jersey)
- Highway Access
- Coastal Route (Route de la Foret/Route de Saumarez)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- St Peter Port Terminus (Buses 41, 42, 60, 61 serve Castel)
- Public Transport Passes
- PuffinPass (£1.25 per journey instead of £1.50)
- Regional Travel
- Condor Ferries (to Jersey, St Malo, and UK)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Princess Elizabeth Hospital (Le Vauquiedor)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Yoga Elements (at Saumarez Park)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Kings Premier Health Club (approx. £85/month)
- Laundry Services
- White Dove Dry Cleaners (St Martins/St Peter Port delivery)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Food.gg (Local equivalent to Deliveroo)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Guernsey Gâche (Fruit bread with local butter)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- The Rockmount (Good vegan burger options)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Cobo Bay Hotel (Afternoon Tea and ice cream)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Waitrose (Rohais) and local 'Honesty Boxes' for fresh produce
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.co.uk (No VAT applied to Guernsey deliveries)
- Grocery Delivery
- Alliance / Waitrose Online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Cobo Village (The Rockmount and Cobo Bay Hotel)
- Local Brewery
- Little Beer Corporation (Small batch local ales)
- Wine Bars
- Le Petit Bistro (St Peter Port, nearby)
- Street Food Stalls
- Vazon Beach mobile vendors (seasonal)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Crabby Jack's (American style/Seafood fusion)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Saumarez Park and Nature Trail
- Museums & Art Venues
- Guernsey Folk & Costume Museum (£6 entry)
- Historical Sites
- Fort Hommet (Victorian and WWII fortifications)
- Religious Sites
- Castel Parish Church (built on an ancient Roman site)
- Annual Events
- North Show and Battle of Flowers (August)
- Cultural Districts
- St Peter Port seafront (15 mins drive)
- Theater Venues
- Beau Sejour Leisure Centre (Theater hall)
- Local Markets
- Castel Farmers Market (Seasonal at Saumarez Park)
- Music Scene
- Cobo Alice summer balcony gigs
- Street Art
- Local coastal murals near Vazon
- Cooking Classes
- The Dough Dispensary (Bread making workshops)
- Art Galleries
- Coach House Gallery
- Historic Buildings
- Saumarez Manor (nearby in St Martins)
- Local Heritage
- The Guernsey Lily and the local donkey symbol
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Le Guet (Small pine forest overlooking Cobo)
- National Parks Nearby
- Guernsey South Coast Cliffs (designated conservation area)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- The West Coast Path (Vazon to L'Erée)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Albecq overlook at sunset
- Birdwatching Locations
- Grande Mare (Freshwater marsh area)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Designated areas at Vazon Beach (requires permit)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Guernsey Post (Envoy House)
- Tech Repair Services
- Resolution IT
- Table Tennis Spots
- Guernsey Table Tennis Association (Hougue du Pommier)
- Language Classes
- College of Further Education
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Guille-Allès Library (St Peter Port)
- Community Centers
- Castel Parish Hall
- Gaming Lounges
- Just Games (St Peter Port)
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- No land-based casinos permitted in Guernsey
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £8,000 per m² (£320,000 for 40 m²)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £7,000 per m² (£280,000 for 40 m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £7,500 per m² (£450,000 for 60 m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £6,500 per m² (£390,000 for 60 m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. £7,000 per m² (£560,000 for 80 m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. £6,200 per m² (£496,000 for 80 m²)
- Corporate Tax
- 0% standard rate (10% for banking, 20% for utilities/retail)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0%
- Tax System
- Flat tax system for residents
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 20% (After personal allowance of £13,900)
- VAT
- 0% (No VAT/GST in Guernsey)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- No
- Property Tax
- TRP (Tax on Real Property) based on unit size/usage
- Property Transaction Tax
- Document Duty (Sliding scale approx. 2.25% - 5.5%)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Tax caps available for high-net-worth residents; no capital gains tax.