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Country Guide > Europe > Alderney | |
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Social Profile Food & Drink Cuisine is largely French influenced. The local speciality is shellfish. A wide variety of alcoholic beverages is available. Spirits, beers and wines are cheaper than on the mainland. Shopping Alderney has its own duty free retail outlets where visitors can purchase spirits and tobacco at exceptionally low prices prior to their departure. There is no VAT, but a Guernsey Bailiwick tax is imposed on certain goods such as spirits, wines, beers and tobacco. Prices on luxury goods are lower than in the UK, although the overall cost of foodstuffs is higher. Special purchases include Alderney pullovers, local pottery and crafts. Shopping hours: These vary, but the majority of shops open Mon-Sat 0900-1730. Shops generally close for lunch and on Wednesday afternoons. Shops may open on Sundays during the high season. Special Events For further information, contact the States of Alderney Tourism Office. The following is a selection of special events occurring in Alderney in 2005: Jan 1 First Swim of the Year, Braye Bay. Mar 25-28 Easter Weekend, including Easter Egg Special. Apr 30-31 Birds & Flowers of Alderney Festival. May 1 Milk-a-Punch Sunday, traditional event. May 1-16 Seafood Festival. May 28-30 Miss Alderney Weekend. Jun 3-5 Men's Open Golf Championships. Jun 9-10 Ladies' Open Golf Championships. Jun 28 Beach Party, in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, Braye Common. Jul 8-10 International Sailing Regatta. Jul 30-Aug 7 Alderney Week, carnival. Sep 10 Half Marathon. Oct 18-23 Annual Angling Festival. Oct 1-Nov 11 TennerFest. Note For information relating to Alderney on people, religion, social conventions, business, tipping and economy, see the Guernsey section. |