Location: Ventnor in United Kingdom
Nearest Airport:
Southampton at 12
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Fishbourne at 6
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 1
Miles
Car: recommended
Chale is in the south of the Isle of Wight. Very unspoilt coastline with views to Freshwater and the Needles. The west coast has been named Jurassic coast on account of the many finds of Interesting local history. Chale was notorious for smuggling in the 18th c. and beyond. Nearby is Blackgang Chine with its theme park and smuggling museum. The coast, contains a large quantity of fossils and remains of dinosaurs and it has been named Jurassic coast (one whole dinosaur has been discovered complete to be viewed at a near farm on the Military Rd)Newport has a wealth of supermarkets, multiple screen cinema, shops, a Roman villa, and a beauty spa. Ventnor can be reached via the picturesque Under cliff famous with the Victorians. Surrounding area is ideal for walking, cycling, gliding. Compton beach is very safe and a favourite with surfers. Theme parks, flamingo park, zoo are within 25 min drive. Pub, garage and local shop are all within a short walk to the old village and to Chale Green.