Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight is the second largest island of England, located in the English Channel.

Its landscape is very heterogeneus. The west side is rural and characterized by chalk cliffs, they are presented in the whole island and end in the Needles stacks, a row of three different stacks that arise from the sea. The rest of the island presents many and suggestive soft cliffs and sea ledges.

They are very important for the natural wildlife, this is why the area is internationally protected. In addition, the island is well known to be one of the few areas in England where red squirrels grow, it is also the home of some rare and protected species, like dormouses and bats.

The vegetation offers lush and colourful landscapes.

Isle of Wight has an old history, here some dinosaur fossils were found.

The island offers many amazing beaches. Its beaches are recognised as being some of the best in Europe, you can find sandy and shingle beaches and a beautiful sea.

The island attracts every year many tourist, especially sailors. In fact Cowes, a famous seaport, hosts several racing regattas.