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Known as the mecca of the sailing world, Cowes has something to offer visitors all year round. Home to Cowes Week, the world’s oldest and largest sailing regatta. There are plenty of things to do both on and off the water.
The town itself boasts a variety of boutique shops and independent eateries. As well as plenty of holiday accommodation from self-catering cottages to larger hotels along the seafront. As the sun goes down, Cowes comes alive, particularly through the summer months. This is when there are seemingly endless regattas and events taking place both along the street, down on the marina and up at Northwood House. Many of the pubs have live music at weekends and during the week through the summer.
Southern Vectis bus route 1 is the main bus service between Cowes and Newport. Local route 32 covers other areas linking to Northwood via Gurnard.
Travellers to and from Southampton are served by Red Funnel's high-speed catamaran passenger ferry, the Red Jet.