| The Isle of Wight offers a lot of attractions to | | | | Blue Flag Beach Award in 2009 for it's high |
| people of all ages all year round. Yet one of the | | | | standards. |
| main attractions on the Isle of Wight is its | | | | A little more secluded beach and less popular is |
| wonderful selection of beaches that provide | | | | the beach that the area of Shanklin has to offer. |
| something a little different depending on what you | | | | There is a medium sized car park to hand and |
| are looking for. Like most British people we love | | | | there are near by cliff tops it you fancy a scenic |
| our beaches and what holiday would be complete | | | | stroll. As well as offering a selection of cafes, |
| without a trip to the beach playing in the sand, | | | | pubs, hotels a small crazy golf and a little pitch and |
| building sandcastles, having a picnic and listening to | | | | putt the area also has a range of amusements |
| the waves crashing on to the shore. With so | | | | which will keep the children out of trouble. The |
| much choice on offer on the Isle of Wight this | | | | beaches most recent award is that of the Marine |
| article will try and highlight just a few of the more | | | | Conservation Society Good Beach Guide 2009. |
| popular beaches that you should try and visit on | | | | Our third and final beach on the list is the offering |
| your holiday. | | | | from the area of Ventnor. This is another great |
| Beach one is the Sandown beach. This is a large | | | | beach for the whole family but not really ideal for |
| beach which has always proved popular with | | | | any water sport activities due to hidden rocks in |
| families and has a lot to offer. The pier is always | | | | the local area. On offer to the tourists is a great |
| a popular destination and the crazy golf and mini | | | | place that offers fresh Ventnor crab and lobster |
| fairground will ensure that you won't run out of | | | | which is located at the end of the Esplanade. A |
| entertaining things to do. A wonderful selection of | | | | nice little beach, yet lacking the noise of |
| pubs, restaurants, fast food outlets, and | | | | amusements and attractions that the previously |
| amusements surrounds the beach so you will find | | | | two mentioned beaches offer and the beach was |
| plenty to do if you don't want to spend all day on | | | | also recommended by the Marine Conservation |
| the sand. Also a great location for people who | | | | Society Good Beach Guide 2009. |
| love water sports and soft sand and dog | | | | There we have three great choices for a beach |
| restrictions also apply. The beach also received a | | | | trip and a memorable holiday. |