Sandbanks is known for its beautiful golden beach and is one of the most expensive places to live in the world. It has been referred to as ‘Britains Monte Carlo’.

Sandbanks main road is known as ‘millionaires row’, there are many expensive properties in and around the immediate area. The beach is approximately 3 miles long and adjoins Bournemouth beach.

There is a chain ferry at the end of Sandbanks which is connected to Studland, across the entrance to Poole Harbour.

Sandbanks is very popular for water sports. Professional wind and kite surfers frequent here. The area also includes several yacht clubs and sailing schools.

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