The East
The capital of the Isle of Man is Douglas, a buzzing coastal town overlooking the magnificent 2 mile crescent of Douglas Bay. With plenty of shops, cafes and bars as well as places of historical interest to visit, there is enough to occupy every visitor. The Douglas Horse Trams run along the sea front and the Electric Tramway and the Victorian Steam Railway link the town to the North and South of the island.
Just North of Douglas lies Onchan village boasting a pleasure park, a historical link to the infamous "Mutiny on the Bounty" and three delightful leafy Manx glens. Further North is the picturesque former mining village of Laxey famous for its giant waterwheel and small pretty harbour with pebble beach. Laxey lies on the Garff Sheading Heritage Trail.
16 miles north of Douglas is the town of Ramsey, the island's second largest. The island's longest river, the Sulby, enters the sea at Ramsey harbour, a hub of activity with the coming and going of yachts, trawlers and coasters. The Manx Sailing and Yachting Club has its headquarters here from where the Round the Island races are organised. Behind the quaint buildings along the quay is the main shopping area while on either side of the harbour are the beaches.
PTGH wish to thank Isle of Man tourism for their help in providing the above information. 10/03/08
