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Introduction to Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight is approximately diamond in shape and covers an area of 380 km2 (147 sq mi) and lays off the southern coast of England, opposite Southampton.

The Island has been popular since Victorian times as a holiday resort, and is known for its natural beauty and for its world-famous sailing and powerboat racing based in Cowes which hosts Cowes Week, the annual yachting regatta held by the Royal Yacht Squadron.

The Island is also home to two internationally known pop festivals - the Isle of Wight Music Festival held in June and Bestival held in September.

The largest industry on the Island is tourism, but the Island has a strong agricultural heritage, including sheep and dairy farming and the growing of arable crops. 

Today, the Island is rich in historical and archaeological sites dating from prehistoric periods from an extraordinary wealth of fossil discoveries including dinosaur bones through to remains from the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman periods onwards. 

The Isle of Wight is one of the most beautiful parts of England with amazing countryside and coastal scenery, and a vast range of attractions and activities that really does provide something for everyone. 

The Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday at any time of year with holiday accommodation plentiful and varied.