At the south of the island you can find one of the most picturesque spots of the whole island. The views over the calf of Man and the Irish Sea are breathtaking. This is one of the spots you have to see and experience yourself, because words and even pictures cannot capture the deep impression the landscape has on the visitors.
Beside of the breathtaking scenery you can walk along the coastal pathway or just stroll to the edge of the sea to experience the rough wind and weather. If you are lucky you can spot a seal down on the beach or try to identify different seabirds circling the Calf of Man.
Indoors, the visitor center has a lot of information about the landscape and wildlife of the sound and coast. The nice café here has a 180 degree panoramic view and on stormy days you can sit behind the big glass windows and watch the forces of nature battering the cliffs while enjoying tea and scones. The café also offers soups and other small meals to warm you up after your time outside.
To get here you can take the hourly bus from Port Erin that stops right in front of the visitor center. The trip here is already a very scenic drive, especially if you are lucky enough to have a bus driver that points out the highlights of the scenery while driving down a narrow single track with his double-decker - priceless.
Next time on the island we would definitely come here again, this time perhaps even for a longer walk along the coast to discover more stunning views on the way! read more