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About Isle of Wight

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Isle of Wight attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

27 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
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Gurnard Bay Beach
Gurnard Bay Beach
Gurnard Bay Beach
Good for Relax

Gurnard Bay Beach

Gurnard 0.6 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
3.2 Amenities index
St. Helens Duver Beach
St. Helens Duver Beach
St. Helens Duver Beach
Good for Relax

St. Helens Duver Beach

St Helens 1 km
Good
7.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light sand & pebble • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
2.7 Amenities index
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Pebble
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Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Snorkling
Snorkling
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 27 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Isle of Wight.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Isle of Wight

Yaverland Beach

Yaverland Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United Kingdom, Yaverland 0.3 km
Priory Beach

Priory Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Nettlestone 0.9 km
Compton Beach

Compton Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Dunsbury 1 km
Colwell Bay Beach

Colwell Bay Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
United Kingdom, Colwell Bay 0.1 km
Fort Victoria Beach

Fort Victoria Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Norton 0.4 km
Cowes Beach

Cowes Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Cowes 0.9 km
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Sandy beaches in Isle of Wight

Sandown Beach

Sandown Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Sandown 0.1 km
Ryde Beach

Ryde Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Ryde 0.8 km
Appley Beach

Appley Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Seaview 1.8 km
Totland Beach

Totland Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Totland 0.6 km
Rocken End Beach

Rocken End Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Blackgang 0.6 km
Shepherds Chine

Shepherds Chine
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Little Atherfield 1.5 km
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Long beaches in Isle of Wight

Freshwater Bay

Freshwater Bay
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Freshwater Bay 0 km
Alum Bay Beach

Alum Bay Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble
United Kingdom, Alum Bay 0.2 km
Small Hope Beach

Small Hope Beach
7.2
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Shanklin 0.9 km
Shanklin (Clock Tower) Beach

Shanklin (Clock Tower) Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Shanklin 0.5 km
Ventnor Beach

Ventnor Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Ventnor 0.4 km
Shanklin Beach,Luccombe End

Shanklin Beach,Luccombe End
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
United Kingdom, Shanklin 0.5 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Isle of Wight

Monks Bay

Monks Bay
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bonchurch 0.5 km
Bembridge Beach

Bembridge Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Bembridge 0.6 km
Woodside Beach

Woodside Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
United Kingdom, Fishbourne 1 km
Thorness Bay Beach

Thorness Bay Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
United Kingdom, Little Thorness 0.5 km
Norton Beach

Norton Beach
5.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Norton 0.5 km
East Cowes Beach

East Cowes Beach
5.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
United Kingdom, East Cowes 0.9 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Isle of Wight, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 25 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 11 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Isle of Wight is less than 500 meters. 26 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

The vast majority of Isle of Wight beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

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Gurnard Bay Beach
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This beach on the Isle of Wight is a lovely spot to visit, with plenty of history and stunning views. It's perfect for a leisurely stroll while watching the cruise liners go by, or you can walk into Cowes and explore the charming independent shops.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 20.9°C and water up to 17.3°C in September. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 7.5°C and water to 9.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Isle of Wight? In total there are 27 beaches and the most popular is Yaverland Beach.

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St. Helens Duver Beach

St. Helens Duver Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, St Helens 1 km
Gurnard Bay Beach

Gurnard Bay Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Gurnard 0.6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Isle of Wight?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Isle of Wight, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 27 beaches in total, of which about 0 can be called high-rated.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Isle of Wight?

Most of the beaches located in Isle of Wight are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Isle of Wight?

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Isle of Wight?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Isle of Wight by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Isle of Wight are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

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