Proposed Marina (Victoria Quays Development)

Plans are afoot for a major marina development at Victoria Quays, though it remains very much in the proposal stage. The site sits right on East Cowes waterfront, where planners envision berths for yachts and motor cruisers alongside shops and restaurants. Currently, there's not much to see beyond the existing quayside and whatever development signage might be up.

Boating enthusiasts will want to keep tabs on this one - if it goes ahead, it could transform this stretch of the Medina estuary into a proper yachting hub. The location's spot on, with easy access from the Solent and good road links to the rest of the Isle of Wight.

For now though, it's more of interest to property developers and sailing types following Isle of Wight marina politics than actual visitors. You might catch a glimpse of the proposed site while exploring East Cowes, but don't make a special trip.

Families staying at nearby Waverley Park Holiday Centre or Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat would do better heading to the actual attractions the island's famous for. Once built, this could be a lovely spot for an evening stroll and waterfront dining, but that's still very much a future prospect rather than today's reality.