Photo of Alum Bay Beach with light pebble surface

Photo of Alum Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Alum Bay Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Alum Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Alum Bay Beach and the settlement

Photo of Alum Bay Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Alum Bay Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.3

Good

Alum Bay Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Alum Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Alum Bay Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Colwell Captains Cabin Cafe is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Alum Bay Beach?

There are 237 places to stay in the Alum Bay Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Alum Bay Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1137898&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Weston Manor</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4730999&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Bay Colwell</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=314106&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rockstone Cottage</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5136157&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chinefields</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4632253&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Serendipity</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4186996&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Tradewind, Easton Lane, Freshwater</a></li></ul>

Totland, United Kingdom

#269 out of 570 in England

7.3

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light pebble Pebbles bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Alum Bay • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Mediterranean Restaurant The Waterfront Bar & Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Meal Takeaway Totties Fish & Chips

8 - Very good 2.3km

Meal Takeaway SUNBO - Chinese & Oriental Takeaway

8 - Very good 2.5km

Seafood Restaurant The Hut

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Cafe Colwell Captains Cabin Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Long Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 2.9km

Meal Takeaway Fuoco Pizza

9.4 - Excellent 3.2km

Meal Takeaway Rainbow Fish Bar

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Bar The Vine Inn

8.8 - Excellent 3.3km

Hiking Area ForPost

260m

Hiking Area National Trust - The Needles Headland & Tennyson Down

1km

Park Headon Warren National Trust

1.2km

Park Turf Walk.

2.1km

Park Stokes Green

2.2km

Park Hurst Point View

2.5km

Park Brambles Chine

3.4km

Park Golden Hill Fort Country Park

3.9km

Park Afton Park

4.3km

Playground Totland Playground

2.4km

Playground Stroud Recreation Ground

3.7km

Playground Play area

3.7km

Playground Long Meadow Barton On Sea

9.4km

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

3.4km

Supermarket Londis

3.6km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

4km

Grocery Store ALDI

9.9km

Tourist Attraction The Needles Chair Lift

230m

Wedding Venue The Apple Farm

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Milford on sea

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Tapnell Farm Park

7km

Historical Landmark The Needles Landmark Attraction

240m

Historical Landmark Needles Isle of Wight

1.6km

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About

Alum Bay Beach is located on the and it is in the 10th place out of 27 beaches in the Isle of Wight region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Alum Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Freshwater Bay, which has a rating of 7.5.

Alum Bay Beach is located in Isle of Wight within Alum Bay, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Isle of Wight, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

9.1 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Alum Bay • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Mediterranean Restaurant The Waterfront Bar & Restaurant

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Meal Takeaway Totties Fish & Chips

8 - Very good 2.3km

Meal Takeaway SUNBO - Chinese & Oriental Takeaway

8 - Very good 2.5km

Seafood Restaurant The Hut

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Cafe Colwell Captains Cabin Cafe

9.2 - Excellent 2.9km

Restaurant Long Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 2.9km

Meal Takeaway Fuoco Pizza

9.4 - Excellent 3.2km

Meal Takeaway Rainbow Fish Bar

8.4 - Very good 3.3km

Bar The Vine Inn

8.8 - Excellent 3.3km

Hiking Area ForPost

260m

Hiking Area National Trust - The Needles Headland & Tennyson Down

1km

Park Headon Warren National Trust

1.2km

Park Turf Walk.

2.1km

Park Stokes Green

2.2km

Park Hurst Point View

2.5km

Park Brambles Chine

3.4km

Park Golden Hill Fort Country Park

3.9km

Park Afton Park

4.3km

Playground Totland Playground

2.4km

Playground Stroud Recreation Ground

3.7km

Playground Play area

3.7km

Playground Long Meadow Barton On Sea

9.4km

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

3.4km

Supermarket Londis

3.6km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

4km

Grocery Store ALDI

9.9km

Tourist Attraction The Needles Chair Lift

230m

Wedding Venue The Apple Farm

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Milford on sea

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Tapnell Farm Park

7km

Historical Landmark The Needles Landmark Attraction

240m

Historical Landmark Needles Isle of Wight

1.6km

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Located at nearest locality

Alum Bay • 3.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.1km

Totland Beach Totland Beach

7.1 Good

3.3km

Colwell Bay Beach Colwell Bay Beach

7.3 Good

4.1km

Freshwater Bay Freshwater Bay

7.5 Very good

5.6km

Fort Victoria Beach Fort Victoria Beach

7.3 Good

6km

Norton Beach Norton Beach

5.9 Pleasant

6.6km

Rook cliff Rook cliff

7.8 Very good

7.4km

Compton Beach Compton Beach

7.5 Very good

9.6km

Barton-on-sea beach Barton-on-sea beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Alum Bay • 280m

Transport

Airport

ZFZ • 16.7km

Bus Station

Sea Corner • 12.2km

Train Station

Lymington Pier • 10.4km

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

J K The Terrain Seeker

10 Exceptional

This beach is truly breathtaking. I had a wonderful time taking a boat ride to the Needles. I would definitely go back again. I highly recommend it.

April 2023

Ethan Kline

6 Pleasant

The beach has some great features, such as the colorful cliffs, the needles, chair lift and the small glass vials of sand that kids can fill. The downside is the yellow barrier tape around the sand, which doesn't make for good pictures. The parking charge is a bit of a rip-off, as we were directed to a field and charged £6, even though we only wanted to stay a couple of hours. National Trust members get 20% off, although it's not advertised, and parking is free later in the afternoon. It's best to avoid the money-sucking arcades. If it didn't feel like such a rip-off, it would be a much better attraction.

April 2023

Aria Chen

10 Exceptional

I will never forget the experience of walking on this pebble beach, especially when I was running. The view was stunning, with both white and colorful cliffs, and the sea was tranquil. We arrived here at dusk, and the chair lift and needle cruise were both closed, but they looked like they would be a lot of fun.

April 2023

Nathan Ashford

10 Exceptional

This beach is named Pebble, as it is quite pebbly in nature. It's not too hard to walk on. You can access it either by taking a chair lift or climbing 200 steps - one is free and will make your face red, while the other costs and will make your knuckles white! Much like the interesting coloured sand strata in the cliff, you can't take the sand, but you can make sand art at the attraction atop the cliff. Boat trips to the Needles are available, with the option of going fast or slow.

April 2023

Zarv

10 Exceptional

Pebble Beach lives up to its name. Despite the windy conditions, we still enjoyed our hour-long stroll along the pebbles, which can be difficult to traverse without proper footwear. The stunning colors of the cliffs are worth the chair lift ride down. We arrived early, so there weren't many people around, making the experience more pleasant.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Alum Bay Beach?

The beachline of Alum Bay Beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Alum Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Alum Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Alum Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Alum Bay Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Alum Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Alum Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Alum Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Alum Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Alum Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Alum Bay Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Colwell Captains Cabin Cafe is the closest place located 3300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Alum Bay Beach?

There are 237 places to stay in the Alum Bay Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Alum Bay Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Alum Bay Beach from parking?

The Alum Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Alum Bay Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Alum Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Needles Chair Lift located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Alum Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Alum Bay Beach is July. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Alum Bay Beach (Isle of Wight) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Alum Bay Beach (Isle of Wight) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Alum Bay Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.