Charming Ventnor is a real gem. A Victorian town with a Mediterranean feel, Ventnor is built on a series of terraces that zig-zag down to the seafront with its sand and shingle beach. And, thanks to the town's micro-climate, Ventnor is an excellent spot for sunbathing, swimming and enjoying your favourite watersports throughout the year. There are lots of things to do in Ventnor and the surrounding area whatever the weather. The beaches and Ventnor promenade offer activities aplenty, and in Ventnor town there are a number of vintage shops and antique stores that has made Ventnor a very popular shopping destination. Ventnor was well known as a health resort in Victorian times and on the site of a former hospital you will find Ventnor Botanic Gardens, which takes advantage of the mild...