| Isle of Wight beaches currently feature
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| | A glorious six mile sandy beach is found
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| 13 award-winning beaches, three of them
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| | at Ryde. This is one of the most popular
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| Blue Flag winners. The Blue Flag is only
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| | resorts on the Isle of Wight, with loads
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| awarded to coastal locations that have
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| | to see and do nearby.
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| achieved the highest quality in water,
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| | Sandown (BLUE FLAG WINNER)
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| facilities, safety, environmental
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| | This is probably the most popular beach
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| education and management. It is a
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| | on the Island and rightly so, with the
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| prestigious, international award scheme,
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| | superb golden sand, pretty beach huts and
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| which acts as a guarantee to tourists
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| | fun-filled pier. It is also a popular
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| that a beach or marina they are visiting
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| | destination for water sports.
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| is one of the best in the world. Many
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| | Seagrove
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| Isle of Wight beaches are close to superb
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| | A more relaxed feel is experienced here
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| cafes, pubs and restaurants as well as
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| | on this sandy beach between Seaview and
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| the wonderful visitor attractions. During
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| | St Helens. It is ideal for a peaceful day
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| the summer months, most of the beaches
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| | out for the all the family.
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| are cleared of litter on a daily basis
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| | Shanklin (BLUE FLAG WINNER)
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| and large amounts of seaweed is removed
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| | Another excellent sandy beach can be
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| and used as compost by local farmers.
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| | found at Shanklin, with lots of nearby
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| Also, do not forget that safety is always
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| | attractions, such as Shanklin Chine.
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| a priority when entering the sea and
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| | There is also the wonderful Old Town
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| never go into the water, or swim when
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| | situated at the top of the cliff.
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| there are red flags flying.
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| | Springvale
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| Below are the 13 award-winning Isle of
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| | Springvale is a long stretch of coastline
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| Wight beaches.
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| | featuring a sand and pebble beach. It is
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| Cowes
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| | in a quiet location and perfect for safe
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| The pebble beach is located to the west
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| | swimming.
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| of Cowes town centre and is perfect for
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| | St Helens
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| swimming and watching the sailing
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| | A superb beach for swimming set in a
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| activities on the Solent.
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| | tranquil location. There is a great
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| Colwell
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| | variety of birds and wildlife to watch,
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| This is a small sandy beach situated on
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| | as well as fantastic views of the harbour
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| the west coast of the Island. It is an
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| | at Bembridge.
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| unspoilt beach which is popular with
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| | Totland Bay
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| locals and holidaymakers.
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| | This wonderful sandy beach is situated on
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| East Cowes
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| | the west side of the Isle of Wight. The
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| The sea-front facilities on offer here
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| | sea front is perfect for a quiet relaxing
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| include a promenade and children's play
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| | day out and you can take an enjoyable
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| area.
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| | walk along the promenade to Colwell Bay.
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| Gurnard
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| | Ventnor
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| A very pleasant sand and shingle beach
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| | The mainly sandy beach at Ventnor is
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| with pretty beach huts along the
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| | sheltered by high cliffs, which provide a
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| sea-front. Windsurfing is a very popular
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| | wonderful sheltered seaside location. Due
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| activity here, as well as dinghy sailing.
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| | to hidden rocks and a strong tide, water
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| Ryde (BLUE FLAG WINNER)
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| | sports are not recommended.
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