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