Cowes Beach
Cowes Beach
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Allan Liz H
Greater Sydney, Australia2 contributions
Mar 2021
Quiet, nice sand and close to the shops.
Cowes is a quaint little village with lots of cafe's, restaurants and clothing shops.
They have Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.
There isn't anything else you would need to enjoy your holiday.
Cowes is a quaint little village with lots of cafe's, restaurants and clothing shops.
They have Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.
There isn't anything else you would need to enjoy your holiday.
Written 20 April 2021
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susanjeff
Melbourne, Australia106 contributions
Jan 2021
Friendly staff with beautiful views. Enjoyed our oyster entree but then things went very downhill. Great local wine and beer list. Good Covid compliance. Chewy pork belly and a shared plate full of fried offerings. Looking forward to coming back when the chef is sorted. At the end of the day the food has to be right.
Written 9 January 2021
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Ashby de la Zouch, UK1,511 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
After a circular stroll around Cowes we ended up on the esplanade and a hint at Victorian grandeur along the Queen's favourite amble watching the yachts go by.
Nice and clean and looked pretty child friendly although the water isn't the tropics. Easy access to the town centre and all available amenities.
Nice and clean and looked pretty child friendly although the water isn't the tropics. Easy access to the town centre and all available amenities.
Written 2 August 2021
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,594 contributions
Jun 2020
The Esplanade at Cowes has enough grass to allow for a good picnic. Families love it. There's also a .beach. The water is calm, it's a good place for kids to paddle. It's likely that you will find some shade it it is a hot day.
Written 15 July 2020
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Bernard R
Whangarei, New Zealand1,043 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The beach is clean and very well maintained and kept, however the surrounding town centre is very tourist orientated, with little to appeal unless you want eateries and grocery shops. Good choice of supermarkets with car parks, but other shops mainly cheesey gift shops. Community centre has tried to lift the ambience with neat touches.
Written 3 January 2020
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Traveller
Melbourne, Australia17,413 contributions
Nov 2021
My wife and I visited this place during our recent holiday in Phillip Island. We have been here many times before over the years.
Cowes Beach is a major tourist attraction due to its scenic beauty and its location near the town centre (short walking distance).
It is also where boat cruises depart.
There are many accommodation places within a short walking distance along the Esplanade.
Cowes Beach is a major tourist attraction due to its scenic beauty and its location near the town centre (short walking distance).
It is also where boat cruises depart.
There are many accommodation places within a short walking distance along the Esplanade.
Written 14 November 2021
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Swisshen
Perth, Australia2,354 contributions
Mar 2020
The beach is easy to access from different points. It has clean sandy beaches which appear to be safe to swim in. Plenty of restaurants and bars are nearby, and there is ample street parking. Clean well kept toilets. Sweet Pier where the locals fish and others snorkel under.
Written 2 March 2020
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Rick W
Sevenoaks, UK2,341 contributions
Mar 2023
I swam on several occasions from this beach both in front of the town and further along out of town. It isn't the best beach in the world and in early March was windy with rough seas and moderate temperatures. But is was quiet, clean and absolutely OK.
Written 11 March 2023
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As it was
Gold Coast, Australia84 contributions
Feb 2019 • Family
Love this beach ,the peacefulness,the lack of busy-ness, the unspoilt beach is so nice to wander, the pier is great, the views are amazing,just love Cowes beach!!!
Written 25 February 2019
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Anisinn
Melbourne, Australia135 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Lovely clean beach to spend a few hours with the family.
There are lots of trees giving a wonderful shaded area with benches for seating.
Clean toilets/showers/change rooms nearby.
Good range of cafes/restaurants on the esplanade for meal options/ice cream.
Great day out!
There are lots of trees giving a wonderful shaded area with benches for seating.
Clean toilets/showers/change rooms nearby.
Good range of cafes/restaurants on the esplanade for meal options/ice cream.
Great day out!
Written 4 January 2019
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