The Isle of Man is only 33 miles long, yet every town feels different. Here's how to choose your base.
The island's capital curves around a two-mile promenade. It's home to the busiest choice of hotels, the ferry terminal, the Gaiety Theatre and the Manx Museum, and in summer the horse-drawn trams still clip along the seafront.
Peel faces west, which makes it the place for sunsets. Peel Castle sits on St Patrick's Isle across the harbour, the beach is sheltered, and the town is known for its smoked kippers and seafood.
Ramsey is a quieter harbour town in the north, with Mooragh Park's boating lake, long shingle beaches and easy access to the northern plain and the island's mountain road.
A sweeping sandy bay framed by Bradda Head. Port Erin is the end of the line for the island's Victorian steam railway and a favourite for beach days and coastal walks.
The island's former capital is compact and full of history, with medieval Castle Rushen at its heart. It's also the closest town to Ronaldsway Airport.
A pretty fishing village with two harbours and a golf course overlooking the sea. The dramatic Chasms and Sugarloaf rock are a short clifftop walk away.
