Beaches

The Isle of Man’s shores are home to many fantastic beaches. From sandy stretches to pebbly coves, you’ll find the perfect spot for a picnic, walk or a swim.

In the Island’s capital, Douglas, you’ll find a 2 mile stretch of sandy beach to explore with several cafés to stop for a bite to eat, as well as a variety of seafront pubs and hotels. Douglas beach is located on the east coast of the Isle of Man. 

Over on the west of the Island, you’ll find the beautiful Peel Beach which is overlooked by an ancient fortress – Peel Castle. With its golden sands and idyllic views, this beach is popular with locals and visitors alike. Here you’ll find lots of cafés and ice cream parlours as well as seafront pubs and seafood restaurants.

Also on the west coast is Kirk Michael beach, which is great for watersports and dog-friendly all year round. The long stretch of sandy beach is accessible by ramp and offers stunning views of the coast and rugged cliffs. It’s the perfect place to blow off the cobwebs and take in the Island’s unique charm. 

On the south coast of the Island, you will find two popular sandy beaches – one in Castletown and one in Port Erin. Castletown Beach is great for watersports and dog-friendly all year round whereas Port Erin Beach is ideal for swimming with lots of cafés, ice cream parlours and pubs nearby.

And in the north of the Island, you’ll find the sandy beaches of Ramsey and Laxey. Ramsey Beach is close to a children’s play park and welcomes furry friends all year round while Laxey Beach is great for swimming and has an ice-cream parlour nearby. You’ll find plenty of places to grab a bite to eat in close proximity to both beaches.