Live Island Webcams

Island webcams show life on islands large and small: beaches, ferry terminals, harbours, village streets and the sea all around. On a small island one camera can take in almost the whole place, from the landing stage to the hills behind it.

Island life depends on the sea, and so does the picture. Ferries and boats are the lifeline, and the camera shows whether they are running in rough weather. Storms arrive fast and can cut an island off for days, while calm spells bring visitors, day-trippers and yachts. For anyone planning a trip, the camera is the simplest way to see the weather on the island itself rather than on the mainland.

Many islands are seasonal places. In summer the beaches and harbours are busy, ferries run more often and evening promenades fill up; in winter shops close, timetables thin out and the frame shows mostly locals. Island light is often clear and changeable, with rain showers crossing the sea in full view.