Discover Isle of Man

Unspoilt beaches on a long and beautiful coastline
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Discover Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is an island in the Irish Sea lying between Great Britain and Ireland.

This island offers stunning landscapes, unspoilt beaches on a very long and beautiful coastline making it a perfect holiday destination whoever you are. There is a wealth of history to explore and wonderful places to see from slow and sleepy tourism to action packed adventure!

Whether it's water sports, mountain climbing, biking, walking the coastal paths, watching the wildlife, quad biking or spending a day in the museums and art galleries you'll find exactly what you want to do.

The heritage of this island is varied and dates back more than 10 000 years allowing you to discover the ancient castles, forts and mounds, waterwheels and mines and follow in the steps of missionaries and the Vikings!

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Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, places to stay and eat:

Tynwald-St-Johns

Tynwald St. Johns

Tynwald Hill is the original assembly place for the Isle of Man parliament, Tynwald, is the scene of the annual ceremony in which the laws of the Isle of Man are proclaimed in English and Manx every July 5. Tynwald Day attracts thousands of spectators to watch the ceremony and participate in the Tynwald Fair. Read more…
Garwick-Bay-beach

Garwick Bay Beach

The sheltered beach at Garwick Bay lies at the end of Garwick Glen, one of the prettiest glens on the Island. The valley at Baldrine has the River Gawne passing through it and joining the sea at the bay. The beach here is a mix of shingle and rocks backed by woodlands. Although the beach is not a bathing beach Read more…
Jurby-beach

Jurby Beach

Jurby beach is a long shingle beach with firm sand as the tide goes out and is a popular beach with walkers and fishing. Facilities include car parking and toilets. Read more…
Port-Erin-beach

Port Erin Beach

Port Erin beach is a sheltered sandy beach on the south of the island. You also have Spaldrick beach, a small pebble beach around the corner to the north of the main Port Erin beach. You have some excellent walks in this area; try the hill walk to Bradda Head with great views over Port Erin. There are fishing trips Read more…
Summerhill-beach

Summerhill Beach

Summerhill beach is a sandy town beach at the northern end of the Douglas bay and promenade. Summerhill is within the town of Douglas so has all the facilities you would expect of a town, including parking, shops, cafe, and restaurants. Read more…
Kirk-Michael-beach

Kirk Michael Beach

Kirk Michael beach is a long stretch of sand/shingle under the cliffs. Popular location for coastal and beach walks. Facilities include car parks, shops, campsite and toilets. Read more…
Peel-Lifeboat-Station

Peel lifeboat station

Peel lifeboat station was established in 1829 and now operates an all weather lifeboat. Station open daily, no shop. Read more…
Rushden-Abbey

Rushen Abbey

Rushen Abbey was founded in 1134 and is now a heritage centre (part of the ‘Story of Mann’) with a building containing artifacts and telling the history of Rushen Abbey and the surrounding area. Read more…
Tower-of-Refuge

Tower of Refuge

The Tower of Refuge sits on St Mary’s Isle, which is a partially submerged reef within Douglas Bay. The structure was built upon the reef on the orders of Sir William Hillary (who helped to found the Royal National Lifeboat Institution) in 1832. After several shipwrecks upon the semi-submerged rock, he wanted a refuge for survivors until help could arrive. Read more…
Gansey-Bay-beach

Gansey Bay Beach

Gansey Bay is a sandy beach backed by rocks and a sea wall and when the tide is high most of the beach disappears and all you have is a few rocks. Limited parking on the road, slipway and pub/hotel at one end of the beach. Read more…
Port-St-Mary-lifeboat-station

Port St Mary lifeboat station

Port St Mary lifeboat station was established in 1896 and now operates an inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station open weekdays, no shop. Read more…
Gaiety-Theatre

Gaiety Theatre

The Gaiety Theatre in Douglas is located on the Douglas promenade overlooking the sea. The theatre was built in 1899 to the designs of architect Frank Matcham as an opera house and theatre. Read more…

Some more seaside locations

Calf of Man Castletown Cregneash Douglas Laxey Peel Port Erin Port Saint Mary Ramsey

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