The East of the Isle of Wight is best known for long sandy beaches and the traditional seaside holiday. The beaches at Seaview, Bembridge and Shanklin are thought to be some of the best on the Isle of Wight. Of course there is much more to do than go to the beach. The East of the Isle of Wight has a great selection of historic towns and villages as well as hundreds of footpaths and cycle tracks.




The town of Shanklin is famous for its historic centre, a long sandy beach and an outside lift which joins the two.



Tranquil beach town known for its sandy beaches stretching in both directions and pleasant & traditional character.



The small seaside town of Bembridge on the East side of the Isle of Wight is beautiful holiday location surrounded on 3 sides by sea. The attractive town has excellent small shops selling food and local produce.



Pretty village with a large range of small shops. Excellent food & drink and beautiful surrounding countryside.
South Isle of Wight is famous for a unique micro-climate and some of the best sea views on the Isle of Wight. This dramatic coastline is dotted with attractive coves and beaches as well as the larger beach at Ventnor.




The coastal town of Ventnor is known for its attractive beach, its warm micro climate and the botanical gardens.


The South Isle of Wight village of Niton is small rural village with a local shop and pub as well as being within a short walk of the sea.


Attractive rural village near Ventnor and connected by footpaths and bridal ways to the whole Island.
South Isle of Wight is famous for a unique micro-climate and some of the best sea views on the Isle of Wight. This dramatic coastline is dotted with attractive coves and beaches as well as the larger beach at Ventnor.




Beautiful rural town and bay on the South West coast of the Isle of Wight. Attractive coastal scenery and footpaths to be enjoyed.




A little seaside sailing town with great atmosphere and delicious seafood. Great base from which to walk or cycle.

Seaside village on the West side of the Isle of Wight. The village centre has an excellent local shop selling fresh produce and daily essential. Pretty thatched cottages and a historic church are attractive features of the village.



A pretty seaside hamlet on the West coast of the Isle of Wight. This charming village is between Brighstone and Freshwater on the West coast.
South Isle of Wight is famous for a unique micro-climate and some of the best sea views on the Isle of Wight. This dramatic coastline is dotted with attractive coves and beaches as well as the larger beach at Ventnor.



Cowes is the principle sailing destination on the Isle of Wight and an ideal location from which to enjoy the sea.
The estuary town at Wootton is between Ryde and Cowes on the North of the Isle of Wight. The village has good road links to the beaches on the East of the Isle of Wight and especially Seaview which is only a short drive away.
South Isle of Wight is famous for a unique micro-climate and some of the best sea views on the Isle of Wight. This dramatic coastline is dotted with attractive coves and beaches as well as the larger beach at Ventnor.


The historic village of Carisbrooke is at the heart of the Isle of Wight and is best known for the impressive castle which sits above the village. The surrounding countryside is criss crossed with footpaths and cycle tracks.
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