Sark 
Sark, the jewel of the Channel Islands, is the smallest of the main islands, with a population of about 500. It is unique in having largely preserved the old feudal system which once prevailed on all the islands, ruled in effect by one man, grandson of the Dame of Sark. Boats ply daily in summer from Guernsey and (less frequently) from Jersey, returning the same evening. The landing place is at La Maseline on the east side of the island.
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Collinette
From La Maseline a steep track winds its way up the cliffs to the little hamlet of La Collinette, the island's main settlement, with a school, a church, an old manor house, a windmill (on the highest point) and of course, inns. There are a number of small guest houses scattered about the island. There are few roads and no cars, but the principal features of interest can easily be reached on foot.
Dixcart Bay
Dixcart Bay, on the southeast side of the island, is another picturesque spot, where most of the island's holiday accommodation is found.
Gouliot Caves
Beneath the bizarrely shaped cliffs overlooking Brecqhou are the interesting Gouliot Caves, filled with sea anemones etc. but only accessible at low water.
Havre Gosselin
A path from Gouliot Caves leads to the fishing harbor of Havre Gosselin, although there is little fishing done on Sark nowadays.
Le Creux Derrible
Le Creux Derrible is a cave with a natural, 180ft/55m cleft in its roof; the cave itself can only be reached at low tide, through two rock arches. There are a number of other smaller caves and plenty of interesting rock scenery, best seen by boat.
Little Sark
The most rewarding walk is southwest to the part of the island known as Little Sark, over the rocky isthmus called La Coupée. After the last war a new track was constructed across this narrow and rugged neck of land which falls steeply more than 250ft/76m to the sea.
Port Gorey
The Little Sark path leads to Port Gorey and two very famous rock pools, the Bath of Venus and the Pool of Adonis; both offer good bathing at low tide.
