Explore Cowes Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 29 beaches in Isle of Wight. You can even take a look at our list of Isle of Wight dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Cowes Isle of Wight Coast Map

Cowes Isle of Wight Coast Search Bar

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, and places to stay and eat:

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Gurnard Beach

Gurnard beach is a gently shelving sand and shingle beach with promenade, beach huts and grass areas. Gurnard beach is ideal for families and water sports such as dinghy sailing and windsurfing. Facilities include parking, toilets, cafe, pub, shops and slipway. Read more…
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Cowes Beach

Cowes beach or West beach is a sand and shingle beach. A good point for relaxing and watching sailing and other watersports in the Solent. This beach is steep shelved and is only recommended for strong swimmers. The adjoining beach at Gurnard has a gentler shelf and is generally less crowded, making it perfect for swimming, and the two beaches Read more…
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Osborne House

Osborne House is a popular attraction on the Isle of Wight. Known fondly as Queen Victoria’s palace-by-the-sea this estate has an exquisitely furnished house and terraced gardens with panoramic views leading down to its own private beach on the Solent. The House was built in 1845 for Queen Victoria and Prince Albert as a country retreat. It was Queen Victoria’s family Read more…
Sports

Cowes Harbour

Cowes Harbour is recognised as one of the premium yachting centres of the world. It is home to the Round the Island Race which is one of the world’s largest yacht races and the infamous Cowes Week where thousands gather every year to witness this dramatic and nail biting event. Although famous for sailing events and conditions Cowes has so much Read more…
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Inshore Lifeboat Centre

Inshore Lifeboat Centre (ILC) is state-of-the-art RNLI boatyard occupying two acres on the East Cowes bank of the River Medina. The ILC is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for its work involving inflatable and rigid inflatable lifeboats (RIBs). The RNLI constructs up to 60% of the lifeboats it needs in its own purpose-built manufacturing facility in Cowes. Visitors are Read more…
Place to eat

The Watersedge Beach Cafe

Beach: Gurnard Beach, Cowes View: Situated right on the beach next to the Gurnard Sailing Club with stunning views over Cowes and out to sea. What’s on the menu?: Breakfasts, baguettes, light bites, hot and cold drinks, cakes and desserts. Fully licensed. Read more…
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Cowes lifeboat station

Cowes lifeboat station was founded in 1986 and RNLI took ownership in 2008. Cowes Lifeboat Station is involved in over 40 Search and Rescue (SOR) operations within the Solent from their current base in Shepard’s wharf marina. This is a charitable organisation and funded by the public as well as others and what is remarkable is that a legacy enabled Read more…
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Cowes East Beach

The East beach at Cowes is a mixture of sand and shingle backed by a promenade, children’s play area and paddling pool. East Cowes also has a marina and is separated from the main town by the River Medina. The chain ferry floating bridge is the only direct link between East and West Cowes, and saves a drive to Newport. Read more…
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