"ISLE OF WIGHT - THE DIAMOND ISLE" Top 5 Page for this destination Isle of Wight by GypsyBessie

Isle of Wight Travel Guide: 337 reviews and 615 photos

Probably the most famous landmark of the Isle of Wight.

In October 2001 we stayed in Ryde on the IOW for 5 days Monday to Friday and enjoyed dry sunny weather most of the time. We travelled by coach to Southampton and then by ferry directly to Ryde. See Isle of Wight

The Coastline

Sea View, IOW

The coastline is very beautiful all around the island but is suffering from erosion in certain parts. Also around the coast are "chines" (See my Shanklyn Chine tip)

Multicoloured coastline

Multicoloured sand

The island is renowned for its multi-coloured sand along the coastline. The island is very often referred to as the "diamond isle" because of its obvious shape on the map

Pros and Cons

Pros:Very pretty island, lovely beaches, good family seaside resorts
Cons:Gets very crowded at the height of summer

Last visit to Isle of Wight: Oct 2001
Intro Updated Nov 23, 2003
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Reviews (14)

Shanklyn Chine Things to Do (13)

Around the coastline of the island are "chines". 'Chine' is a local word and now used only in the Isle of Wight and... more travel advice

Isle of Wight in October Favorites (1)

Many visitors to the IOW return year after year as it is such a pleasant and pretty island. The weather is usually very... more travel advice

Flamingo Park Things to Do (13)

We spent 2 or 3 hours in Flamingo Park and enjoyed the experience very much. It was not very crowded when we visited as... more travel advice

More Birds at Flamingo Park Things to Do (13)

Here are two more birds at the park but I cannot remember what breed they are. more travel advice

Comments (7)

Helga67 Jun 3, 2006 at 8:29 AM Report Abuse

Great IOW tips, thanks
RickinDutch Nov 23, 2005 at 4:53 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for sharing. My earliest memory is being on a little boat in a tidal lake with my dad rowing. Great photos.
budapest8 Sep 11, 2005 at 7:16 PM Report Abuse

You brought back some nice memories of the Island....Nice pictures. I did wonder why you called Shanklin ..Shanklyn???? I'm an ex Isle Of Wighter so always nice to see pictures of the place where I grew up.Tim
deecat Aug 19, 2004 at 9:10 PM Report Abuse

Sandra, Your pages on Wight was so interesting. Your love of travel is evident and your lovely photograph adds to the excellence. Thanks for sharing.
MURRA Jan 20, 2004 at 12:52 PM Report Abuse

isle if wight is interesting was there in seventies
gosiaPL Nov 23, 2003 at 2:13 AM Report Abuse

Lovely page! I loved the IOW and especially its coastline, but I spent most of my time in Carisbroke near Newport.
truus_s Nov 23, 2003 at 2:05 AM Report Abuse

Looks a nice place to visit!!Great photos from the animails.Thanks