The finest attribute of Cowes is this beach. Unlike the incessant waves on the Bass Strait coast, the water on the northern shore is calm and inviting when the wind is from the south. On a clear day, you can see Mornington Peninsula and French Island, two of Cowes’ neighbors in Western Port Bay. Equally enticing are the town’s waterfront promenade and picnic tables on the foreshore. When the sun is shining, families favor the manicured lawns while sunbathers relax on the pristine sand.
