Sandown is a classic seaside resort on the east coast of the Isle of Wight, with a wide sandy beach stretching around Sandown Bay.
Sandown is a classic seaside resort on the east coast of the Isle of Wight, with a wide sandy beach stretching around Sandown Bay. It suits families with children, seafront walkers and anyone looking for a relaxed island break.
Most hotels and guest houses sit on the Esplanade or on the streets leading down to the pier, so almost everywhere is a short walk from the sand. If a sea view matters, look along the seafront.
The island is reached by ferry from Portsmouth and Southampton. The passenger ferry from Portsmouth docks at Ryde pier, where the Island Line train runs on to Sandown, while ferries from Southampton arrive in Cowes. Buses link the island’s towns well, though a car makes it easier to reach the quieter bays and the west of the island. Summer and the school holidays are the busiest times; late spring and September are calmer.
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