Les Fontaines
in Torteval, Guernsey

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
49.431 and -2.658 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 49° 25' 50" and W -2° 39' 29"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:34 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Guernsey
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 am and 6:36 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Geonames.org

Delve into Les Fontaines

Les Fontaines in Torteval is a city located in Guernsey about 3,419 mi (or 5,502 km) north of , the country's capital town.

Current time in Les Fontaines is now 08:34 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Guernsey with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 13 airports closer to Les Fontaines, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Guernsey is Guernsey Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Dorset and East Devon Coast in United kingdom at a distance of 114 mi (or 184 km). In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Torteval, Saint Saviour, Castel, St. Andrew`s and St Martin. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 976 hPa
Wind Speed Severe Gale with 34 km/h (21 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 75% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 29th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

10°C (50 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Light rain, strong breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

10°C (51 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Cobo Bay Hotel

Address
4,5 mi
Cobo Coast Road
GY5 7HB Guernsey
Guernsey

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hougue Du Pommier Hotel

Address
5,0 mi
Lane E Route De Lane Hougue Du Pommier
GY5 7FQ Guernsey
Guernsey

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Aurigny Air Services Britten-Norman Trislander G-JOEY full flight from Guernsey to Alderney

Published: March 13, 2015
Length: 26:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ichliebefliegen

Aurigny Air Services Britten-Norman BN-2A Mk III Trislander G-JOEY full flight from Guernsey to Alderney.


Aurigny.com Channel Islands | ATR-72 safety annoucement

Published: September 01, 2012
Length: 13:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: takeoffandfly

The Safety Instructions on our return flight from a beautiful but rainy holiday on Guernsey. On G-COBO ATR-72-500. "Taken with my iPod"


Matt's first edit

Published: August 27, 2012
Length: 04:00 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Chrissy Skillett

This is our Guernsey Local scooting team for parishes Up in Torteval St peters and St Saviours If you want to sponsor us email me at chrissyskillett75@hotmail.co.uk thanks.


09-009-15-04-R

Published: February 22, 2015
Length: 54:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Anne Vaudin

Rafferty & Jenny: Are there any more of you?


Paragliding from Pleinmont to Rocquaine

Published: October 04, 2011
Length: 49:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: sarnianrog

Ace Berryman flies from Pleinmont to Rocquaine in Guernsey.


The Farmhouse Hotel, Guernsey.

Published: April 02, 2012
Length: 28:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TheFarmhouseGuernsey

Guernsey Hotels, The Farmhouse, 4 Star Boutique Hotel. The Farmhouse is a beautiful 14 bedroom, boutique hotel nestling in the heart of picturesque St Saviours Parish, Guernsey. Surrounded...


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Published: August 17, 2014
Length: 26:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pipdan

Landing Over Sark and Guernsey.


MP3 Observation Tower - Part 3 of 3

Published: November 23, 2009
Length: 23:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: chris davies

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MTB Ride through WWII German Mirus Battery

Published: July 15, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 138Ogri

The oppertunity to ride an MTB through a German WWII gun emplacement, part of the Mirus Battery in Guernsey. Only possible with the kind permission of the land owners.


Carnival week in Guernsey, July 2012.

Published: July 30, 2012
Length: 13:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Portuguese Association Guernsey

Carnival week in Guernsey Stanley's Dixie Street Band from Czech Republic, performing in Candie Gardens, Guernsey July 2012.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lihou

Not to be confused with Lihou Reef National Nature Reserve Lihou /ˈliːuː/ is a small tidal island that is part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, Channel Islands. It lies off the west coast of Guernsey and is the most westerly point in the Channel Islands. Coordinates: {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:49|27|38.16|N|2|40|4.44|W| | |name= }}. The island was bought by the States of Guernsey in January 1995.

Located at 49.4606, -2.6679 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Guernsey, Tidal islands

Fort Grey

Fort Grey, colloquially known as the "cup and saucer", is a Martello tower located on a rock in Rocquaine Bay in Saint Peter, Guernsey. The French name of the rock upon which the tower was built is the Château de Rocquaine (Castle of Rocquaine); in Guernésiais Châté dé Rocquoïne. It was said to be the site of local witches' Sabbaths.

Located at 49.4333, -2.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers completed in 1804, Infrastructure completed in 1804, Fortification in Guernsey, Visitor attractions in Guernsey, Castles in Guernsey, Maritime museums, Museums in Guernsey, Martello towers

Torteval, Guernsey

Torteval is the smallest of the ten parishes of Guernsey, situated in the Western Parishes region. Its name comes from the Guernésiais words for 'twisting valley'. The parish is split in two by the parish of St. Pierre du Bois, with the part in the east known as Torteval. The detached peninsula to the west is named Pleinmont-Torteval. It features the westernmost point in Guernsey, and a nature reserve.

Located at 49.4297, -2.64611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Guernsey

Fort Saumarez

Fort Saumarez is a Martello tower in Saint Peter, Guernsey, on a headland that forms the northern tip of L'Erée and extends to the Lihou causeway. It was constructed in 1804 on the site of an existing battery after the onset of the Napoleonic Wars, and during the tenure (1803-1813) of Lieutenant Governor General Sir John Doyle.

Located at 49.4576, -2.656 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers completed in 1804, Infrastructure completed in 1804, Fortification in Guernsey, Visitor attractions in Guernsey, Coastal fortifications, Martello towers

capture of the webcam La Lague: Imperial Hotel − Channel Islands

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capture of the webcam Les Clercs: Fort Grey − Channel Islands

Les Clercs: Fort Grey − Channel Islands, Les Clercs (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Les Fontaines